Golden Sage QE-36 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AD9C74, LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sunbaked Adobe from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AD9C74 · QE-36
Golden Sage
34%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Sage Technical Profile
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Golden Sage in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Sage in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrGolden Sage
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSunbaked Adobe
Sunbaked Adobe
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Olive Twig
PPG
Nearly identical
Sweet Lemon Basil
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Upon Reflection
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Brussels Sprouts
Valspar
Very similar
Bauhaus Gold
Vista Paint
Very similar
Northampton Putty
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Bamboo Shoot
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Zucchini Garden
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grey Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Sage
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Sage
#AD9C74
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden 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 Golden Sage.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Golden Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Sage have?
Golden Sage by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Golden Sage in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Sage are Sunbaked Adobe by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Olive Twig by PPG (a near-identical match), Sweet Lemon Basil by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden 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 Golden Sage?
Golden Sage has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Golden Sage's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.