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Ref. #A7A897 · PPU10-16

Simply Sage

39%LRV Value
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Simply Sage PPU10-16 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A7A897, LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wandering Willow from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Simply Sage Technical Profile

HEX Code#A7A897
RGB167, 168, 151
LRV38.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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Simply Sage in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Simply Sage in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrSimply Sage
Nearly identical
PPGWandering Willow

Wandering Willow

PPG

Nearly identical

Frosted Fern

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Silverado Ranch

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Rigani

Valspar

Nearly identical

Silverado Ranch

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Whale Watching

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Nourish .03

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Oil Cloth

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Greywood

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Pigeon

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Summer Haven

Kilz

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Simply Sage

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Simply Sage

#A7A897

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#97AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Simply Sage

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Nature

Complement

Dusky Mood

Simply Sage Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Spiced Mustard

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Iced Slate

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sophisticated Lilac

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Prelude to Pink

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Purple Balloon

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Simply Sage.

Jackal

Behr · T12-12

#A9A093

Mauve Melody

Behr · T16-18

#A69F9A

Spring Walk

Behr · PPU10-6

#ACB193

Mountain Sage

Behr · PMD-36

#A3AA8C

Grayve-Yard

Behr · T11-1

#A1A19F

Willow Grove

Behr · PPU11-6

#A6B290

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Aged Mercury

Dutch Boy · 442-5DB

#867A6F

Marron

Valspar · 1004-9B

#7F6C67

Improbable

PPG · 1011-5

#6E7376

White Rapids

Dutch Boy · 425-1DB

#CDD2CA

Whirlwind

PPG · 1013-3

#BEC0C2

Frosted Olive

Dutch Boy · 425-2DB

#BEC1B6

Simply Sage — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Simply Sage have?
Simply Sage by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Simply Sage in your own space before committing.
What colors match Simply Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Simply Sage are Wandering Willow by PPG (a near-identical match), Frosted Fern by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Silverado Ranch by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Simply 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 Simply Sage?
Simply Sage has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.5, 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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