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Ref. #B2B9A5 · 1124-4

Light Sage

47%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Light Sage Technical Profile

What color is Light Sage? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #B2B9A5. Colors similar to Light Sage include Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage, Vista Paint Dream Weaver, Behr Camping Tent. Light Sage has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 47 gives Light Sage depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Light Sage pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.

HEX Code#B2B9A5
RGB178, 185, 165
LRV46.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Colors Similar to Light Sage

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Saybrook Sage

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Dream Weaver

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Camping Tent

Behr

Nearly identical

Pistachio Shell

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Seaside Fog

Valspar

Very similar

Cascade Green

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Arbor Vitae

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Vert de Terre

Farrow & Ball

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Light Sage

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Light Sage

#B2B9A5

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8BAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Light Sage

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Light Sage

Complement

Wilted Lilac

Light Sage Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Rustling Leaves

Pop

Woolen Mittens

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Painted Turtle

Pop

Bell Heather

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Royal Hyacinth

Pop

Blue Calico

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Light Sage.

Pine Crush

PPG · 1028-3

#B7B8A5

Mercurial

PPG · 1006-4

#B6B0A9

Slate Pebble

PPG · 1005-4

#B4ADA9

Ghost Writer

PPG · 1007-3

#BCB7AD

Greyhound

PPG · 1008-3

#B2ACA2

Gray Marble

PPG · 1002-4

#B9B4B1

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Universal Black

Benjamin Moore · 2118-10

#363536

Roasted Sepia

Valspar · 6006-2C

#645B4F

Barrymore

Vista Paint · K-51

#9A96B0

Victorian

Behr · UL250-18

#978D97

Rushing River

Benjamin Moore · 1574

#8C988F

Dash of Pepper

Benjamin Moore · 1554

#73695A

Light Sage — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Light Sage have?
Light Sage by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Light Sage from other brands?
The closest matches are Saybrook Sage by Benjamin Moore (#B2B8A3), Dream Weaver by Vista Paint (#B0B8A2), Camping Tent by Behr (#B3BBA9). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Light Sage?
Light Sage has an LRV of 46.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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