Soft Sage 325-2DB is a green paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #BBC19F, LRV 51 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Light Pine from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BBC19F · 325-2DB
Soft Sage
51%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Soft Sage Technical Profile
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Soft Sage in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft 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 BoySoft Sage
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsLight Pine
Light Pine
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Vapor
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Vapor
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Recycled Glass
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lily Pad
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Clay Pebble
Behr
Nearly identical
Bahia Grass
PPG
Nearly identical
Sumptuous Sage
Valspar
Nearly identical
California Avocado
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Glass .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pebble Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Sage
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Sage
#BBC19F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#92AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft 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 Soft Sage.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Sage have?
Soft Sage by Dutch Boy has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Sage in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Sage are Light Pine by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Vapor by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Vapor by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft 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 Soft Sage?
Soft Sage has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Sage's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.