Homegrown Sage 327-5DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #6E7B6B, LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Malarca from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6E7B6B · 327-5DB
Homegrown Sage
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Homegrown Sage Technical Profile
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Homegrown Sage in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Homegrown Sage in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyHomegrown Sage
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sMalarca
Malarca
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Malarca
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
English Ivy
PPG
Nearly identical
Cushing Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Greenland
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pepper Mill
Behr
Very similar
Green Smoke
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
April Arbor
Valspar
Very similar
Rookwood Blue Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cement Grey
RAL
Very similar
Glass .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Peaceful Forest
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Homegrown Sage
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Homegrown Sage
#6E7B6B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#76A384
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Homegrown Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Homegrown 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Homegrown 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.
Homegrown Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Homegrown Sage have?
Homegrown Sage by Dutch Boy 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 Homegrown Sage in your own space before committing.
What colors match Homegrown Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Homegrown Sage are Malarca by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Malarca by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), English Ivy by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Homegrown 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 Homegrown Sage?
Homegrown Sage has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Homegrown Sage's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.