Sage Heather DEGR40 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #939387, LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cornwall Slate from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #939387 · DEGR40
Sage Heather
29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sage Heather Technical Profile
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Sage Heather in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sage Heather in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSage Heather
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCornwall Slate
Cornwall Slate
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Storm Cloud Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Everlasting Sage
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hunters Hollow
Behr
Nearly identical
Everlasting Sage
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dusky Parakeet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Smoky Gray
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lost Space
Kilz
Very similar
Steeped Tea
PPG
Very similar
Signal Grey
RAL
Very similar
Card Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sage Heather
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sage Heather
#939387
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sage Heather
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sage Heather 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Sage Heather.
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 Heather — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sage Heather have?
Sage Heather by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Heather in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sage Heather from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sage Heather are Cornwall Slate by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Storm Cloud Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Everlasting Sage by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sage Heather'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 Heather?
Sage Heather has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.8, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sage Heather's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.