Chimayo Sage 60YY 44/110 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B9B49F, estimated LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Desert Sandstorm from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #B9B49F · 60YY 44/110
Chimayo Sage
46%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Chimayo Sage Technical Profile
HEX Code#B9B49F
RGB185, 180, 159
Estimated LRV45.5
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familybeige
BrandPPG
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#B5B09B
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Colors That Work With Chimayo Sage
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chimayo Sage
#B9B49F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chimayo Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chimayo 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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Chimayo Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chimayo Sage have?
Chimayo Sage by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Chimayo Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chimayo Sage are Desert Sandstorm by Behr (a close digital match), French Gray by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Urban Sophisticate by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Chimayo 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 Chimayo Sage?
Chimayo Sage has a estimated lightness value of 45.5, 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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