Simply Sage PPU10-16 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A7A897, estimated 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.
Behr · #A7A897 · PPU10-16
Simply Sage
39%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Simply Sage Technical Profile
HEX Code#A7A897
RGB167, 168, 151
Estimated LRV38.5
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 Familygray
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Wandering Willow
PPG
#A6A897
Close digital match
Frosted Fern
Sherwin-Williams
#A7A796
Close digital match
Silverado Ranch
Vista Paint
#A6A89A
Close digital match
Rigani
Valspar
#A9AA9C
Close digital match
Silverado Ranch
Hirshfield's
#A7A89B
Close digital match
Whale Watching
Dunn-Edwards
#A5A495
Close digital match
Nourish .03
Colorhouse
#A5A392
Close digital match
Oil Cloth
Benjamin Moore
#A0A295
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Greywood
Dutch Boy
#ABA793
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Pigeon
Farrow & Ball
#A1A093
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Kilz
#A3AB94
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Colors That Work With Simply Sage
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Simply Sage
#A7A897
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#97AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Simply 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Simply Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Simply Sage are Wandering Willow by PPG (a close digital match), Frosted Fern by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Silverado Ranch by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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