Ref. #899B7A · N350-5
Muted Sage
28%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Muted Sage Technical Profile
What color is Muted Sage? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #899B7A. Colors similar to Muted Sage include Benjamin Moore Land of Liberty, Vista Paint Silver Mound, Sherwin-Williams Leaflet. Muted Sage has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 28 gives Muted Sage depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Muted Sage pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Muted Sage
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Muted Sage
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Muted Sage
#899B7A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD86
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Muted Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Muted 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 Muted Sage.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Muted Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Muted Sage have?
Muted Sage by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Muted Sage from other brands?
The closest matches are Land of Liberty by Benjamin Moore (#899773), Silver Mound by Vista Paint (#8F9D80), Leaflet by Sherwin-Williams (#8B987B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Muted Sage?
Muted Sage has an LRV of 28.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Muted Sage's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.