Sail Grey HDC-SM16-09 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CABAA4, 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.
Ref. #CABAA4 · HDC-SM16-09
Sail Grey
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sail Grey Technical Profile
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Sail Grey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sail Grey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSail Grey
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMoth Wing
Moth Wing
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Downing Sand
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Summer Suede
PPG
Nearly identical
Dusty Road
Kilz
Nearly identical
Freshly Baked
Valspar
Nearly identical
Moth Wing
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Crumcake
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bar Harbor Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rustic Taupe
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Stony Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sail Grey
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Sail Grey.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sail Grey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sail Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sail Grey are Moth Wing by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Downing Sand by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Summer Suede by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Sail Grey's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.