Sage Mountain 1488 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #969280, LRV 29 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sylvan from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #969280 · 1488
Sage Mountain
29%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sage Mountain Technical Profile
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Sage Mountain in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sage Mountain in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSage Mountain
Nearly identical
PPGSylvan
Sylvan
PPG
Nearly identical
Canal Street
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Squirrel'S Tail
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gargoyle
Valspar
Nearly identical
Milk Thistle
Behr
Nearly identical
Stone Cottage
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rock Wall
Vista Paint
Very similar
Everlasting Sage
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Heirloom Brooch
Kilz
Very similar
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone Grey
RAL
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sage Mountain
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sage Mountain
#969280
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sage Mountain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sage Mountain 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Sage Mountain.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sage Mountain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sage Mountain have?
Sage Mountain by Benjamin Moore 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 Sage Mountain in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sage Mountain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sage Mountain are Sylvan by PPG (a near-identical match), Canal Street by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Squirrel'S Tail by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sage Mountain'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 Sage Mountain?
Sage Mountain has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.6, 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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