Yellow Sage adds visible warmth and energy — works well in north-facing rooms that need a lift and in spaces where cheerful is the goal. At LRV 36 it carries real depth without going dark — a good choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Skip it in north-facing rooms with cool light, where yellows can read acidic or greenish rather than cheerful.
Ref. #ACA17D · 323-4DB
Yellow Sage
36%LRV Value
Yellow Sage Technical Profile
What color is Dutch Boy Yellow Sage (323-4DB)? It's a medium warm yellow — hex #ACA17D, LRV 36. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Yellow Sage is Sherwin-Williams Ruskin Room Green — a near-identical match on the wall, with PPG Tarnished Gold Heirloom and PPG Woolen Vest also close. Its LRV of 36 gives Yellow Sage depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Under 2700K warm bulbs Yellow Sage reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Yellow Sage
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Yellow Sage
#ACA17D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Yellow Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Yellow 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 Yellow Sage.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Yellow Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Yellow Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Yellow Sage are Ruskin Room Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Tarnished Gold Heirloom by PPG (a near-identical match), Woolen Vest by PPG (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Yellow Sage's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Yellow Sage?
Yellow Sage has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.7, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Yellow Sage depends on the room. Here's how to choose.