Woodland Sage HDC-NT-01 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A5A495, LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whale Watching from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A5A495 · HDC-NT-01
Woodland Sage
37%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Woodland Sage Technical Profile
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Woodland Sage in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Woodland Sage in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWoodland Sage
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsWhale Watching
Whale Watching
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Nourish .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Frosted Fern
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sprig of Sage
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pigeon
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Silverado Ranch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Oil Cloth
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Smoky Slate
PPG
Nearly identical
Silverado Ranch
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Greywood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Greyswood
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Woodland Sage
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Woodland Sage
#A5A495
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9CAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Woodland Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Woodland 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 Woodland 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.
Woodland Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Woodland Sage have?
Woodland 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 Woodland Sage in your own space before committing.
What colors match Woodland Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Woodland Sage are Whale Watching by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Nourish .03 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Frosted Fern by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Woodland 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 Woodland Sage?
Woodland Sage has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Woodland Sage's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.