Soft Sage 325-2DB is a green paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #BBC19F, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #BBC19F · 325-2DB
Soft Sage
51%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Soft Sage Technical Profile
HEX Code#BBC19F
RGB187, 193, 159
Estimated LRV51.2
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 Familygreen
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Soft Sage
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Soft Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Sage are Light Pine by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Vapor by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Vapor by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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