Winter Sage BNC-16 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A3A779, LRV 34 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dill Grass from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A3A779 · BNC-16
Winter Sage
34%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Winter Sage Technical Profile
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Winter Sage in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Winter Sage in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWinter Sage
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsDill Grass
Dill Grass
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Brisk Olive
Valspar
Nearly identical
Barefoot in the Grass
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mossy log
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Soil Topper
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Glade Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dill
PPG
Very similar
Rosemary Plant
Kilz
Very similar
French Pear
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Yeabridge Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Glass .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Grey Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Winter Sage
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Winter Sage
#A3A779
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#95AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Winter Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Winter 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 Winter Sage.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Winter Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Winter Sage have?
Winter Sage by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Winter Sage in your own space before committing.
What colors match Winter Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winter Sage are Dill Grass by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Brisk Olive by Valspar (a near-identical match), Barefoot in the Grass by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Winter 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 Winter Sage?
Winter Sage has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.0, 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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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 Winter Sage's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.