Mountain Sage PMD-36 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A3AA8C, estimated LRV 38 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Jungle Chameleon from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #A3AA8C · PMD-36
Mountain Sage
38%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mountain Sage Technical Profile
HEX Code#A3AA8C
RGB163, 170, 140
Estimated LRV38.4
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Mountain Sage
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mountain Sage
#A3AA8C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8FAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mountain Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mountain 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
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Mountain Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mountain Sage have?
Mountain Sage by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Mountain Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mountain Sage are Jungle Chameleon by Valspar (a close digital match), Russell Green by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Sprig of Green by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Mountain 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 Mountain Sage?
Mountain Sage has a estimated lightness value of 38.4, 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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Why Mountain Sage's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.