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Ref. #A5A495 · HDC-NT-01

Woodland Sage

37%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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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.

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Woodland Sage Technical Profile

HEX Code#A5A495
RGB165, 164, 149
LRV36.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Drifting Sand

Complement

Madison Grey

Woodland 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

Radiance

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 Woodland Sage.

Jackal

Behr · T12-12

#A9A093

Mauve Melody

Behr · T16-18

#A69F9A

Rustic Taupe

Behr · N200-4

#A79C93

Mountain Sage

Behr · PMD-36

#A3AA8C

Grayve-Yard

Behr · T11-1

#A1A19F

Antique Mauve

Behr · PMD-53

#AB9998

More gray colors from other brands

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

Zephyr

Vista Paint · 8306

#BBBAB6

Aganthus Green

Benjamin Moore · 472

#BAC1AE

Steely Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7664

#90979B

Ares Shadow

Hirshfield's · 0207

#62584C

Fallen Rock

Dunn-Edwards · DE6389

#8E8583

Violet Shadow

Dunn-Edwards · DEA192

#4D4860

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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