Ref. #C0C2B8 · UL210-8
Silver Sage
53%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Silver Sage Technical Profile
What color is Silver Sage? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #C0C2B8. Colors similar to Silver Sage include Benjamin Moore Silver Song, Vista Paint Rippled Rock, Hirshfield's Rippled Rock. Silver Sage has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 53, Silver Sage sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Silver 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 Silver Sage
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Silver Sage
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silver Sage
#C0C2B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#91AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Silver Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Silver 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 Silver 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.
Silver Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Silver Sage have?
Silver Sage by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Silver Sage from other brands?
The closest matches are Silver Song by Benjamin Moore (#C3C4BA), Rippled Rock by Vista Paint (#C3C4BA), Rippled Rock by Hirshfield's (#C4C5BC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Silver Sage?
Silver Sage has an LRV of 53.3, 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 Silver Sage's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.