Sail Grey HDC-SM16-09 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CABAA4, estimated LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Moth Wing from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #CABAA4 · HDC-SM16-09
Sail Grey
50%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sail Grey Technical Profile
HEX Code#CABAA4
RGB202, 186, 164
Estimated LRV50.4
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familybeige
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Sail Grey
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Moth Wing
Vista Paint
#CABBA7
Close digital match
Downing Sand
Sherwin-Williams
#CBBCA5
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Summer Suede
PPG
#C7B8A4
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Dusty Road
Kilz
#C9BBA7
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Freshly Baked
Valspar
#C7BAA6
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Moth Wing
Hirshfield's
#CCBCA9
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Crumcake
Dutch Boy
#CDBDAA
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Bar Harbor Beige
Benjamin Moore
#D0BDA5
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Rustic Taupe
Dunn-Edwards
#CDB9A2
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Stony Ground
Farrow & Ball
#CEC1AD
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Colors That Work With Sail Grey
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sail Grey
#CABAA4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sail Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sail Grey 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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Sail Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sail Grey have?
Sail Grey by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Sail Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sail Grey are Moth Wing by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Downing Sand by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Summer Suede by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sail Grey'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 Sail Grey?
Sail Grey has a estimated lightness value of 50.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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