Saybrook Sage HC-114 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B2B8A3, estimated LRV 46 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mellow Mood from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #B2B8A3 · HC-114
Saybrook Sage
46%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
More about Saybrook Sage
Saybrook Sage is the classic, slightly deeper sage — a mid-tone muted green at LRV 46 with a timeless, almost colonial quality. Where October Mist is misty and soft, Saybrook Sage is a touch richer and more grounded, which makes it a strong exterior color as well as an interior one.
Its muted depth reads as a sophisticated neutral-green rather than a statement, and it pairs naturally with warm whites and stone. Behr Environmental is a near-identical match; Sherwin-Williams Cascade Green is in the same family.
Saybrook Sage Technical Profile
HEX Code#B2B8A3
RGB178, 184, 163
Estimated LRV46.4
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 Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Saybrook Sage
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Saybrook Sage
#B2B8A3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8DAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Saybrook Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Saybrook Sage Room Palettes
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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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Saybrook Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Saybrook Sage have?
Saybrook Sage by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Saybrook Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Saybrook Sage are Mellow Mood by PPG (a close digital match), Light Sage by PPG (a close digital match), Light Sage by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Saybrook 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 Saybrook Sage?
Saybrook Sage has a estimated lightness value of 46.4, 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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