Chimayo Sage 60YY 44/110 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B9B49F, 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.
Ref. #B9B49F · 60YY 44/110
Chimayo Sage
46%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Chimayo Sage Technical Profile
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Chimayo Sage in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chimayo Sage in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGChimayo Sage
Nearly identical
BehrDesert Sandstorm
Desert Sandstorm
Behr
Nearly identical
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Urban Sophisticate
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wells Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Meander
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cathedral Spire
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Jackson Antique
Vista Paint
Very similar
Carriage House
Valspar
Very similar
Jackson Antique
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Nourish .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pebble Grey
RAL
Very similar
Dry Mountains
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chimayo Sage
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Chimayo Sage.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Chimayo Sage in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chimayo Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chimayo Sage are Desert Sandstorm by Behr (a near-identical match), French Gray by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Urban Sophisticate by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Chimayo Sage's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.