Bitter Sage N390-4 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8EB48A, LRV 34 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Green Goddess from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8EB48A · N390-4
Bitter Sage
34%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Bitter Sage Technical Profile
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Bitter Sage in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bitter Sage in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBitter Sage
Nearly identical
ValsparGreen Goddess
Green Goddess
Valspar
Nearly identical
Chatty Cricket
PPG
Nearly identical
Green Bonnet
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Green Bonnet
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Foliage
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gumdrop
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Thrive .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Perrenial Garden
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wheatgrass
Kilz
Very similar
Lounge Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pale Green
RAL
Very similar
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bitter Sage
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bitter Sage
#8EB48A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD95
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bitter Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bitter Sage Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Bitter Sage.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bitter Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bitter Sage have?
Bitter Sage by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bitter Sage in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bitter Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bitter Sage are Green Goddess by Valspar (a near-identical match), Chatty Cricket by PPG (a near-identical match), Green Bonnet by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bitter Sage's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Bitter Sage?
Bitter Sage has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bitter Sage's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.