Winter Sage BNC-16 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A3A779, estimated 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.
Behr · #A3A779 · BNC-16
Winter Sage
34%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Winter Sage Technical Profile
HEX Code#A3A779
RGB163, 167, 121
Estimated LRV34.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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 Familyyellow
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 →
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#A2A57B
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#A3A47B
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Barefoot in the Grass
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#9CA476
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#A4A571
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Colors That Work With Winter Sage
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Winter Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Winter Sage are Dill Grass by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Brisk Olive by Valspar (a close digital match), Barefoot in the Grass by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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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.