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Ref. #B2B9A5 · 1124-4

Light Sage

47%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Light Sage 1124-4 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B2B9A5, LRV 47 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Saybrook Sage from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Light Sage Technical Profile

HEX Code#B2B9A5
RGB178, 185, 165
LRV46.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygray
BrandPPG

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Light Sage in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Light Sage in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGLight Sage
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSaybrook Sage

Saybrook Sage

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Dream Weaver

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Camping Tent

Behr

Nearly identical

Pistachio Shell

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Foggy Gray

Dutch Boy

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

Statue Green

Kilz

Very similar

Pebble Grey

RAL

Very similar

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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

Foggy Gray

Complement

Luster Blue

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

Afternoon Martini Olive

Pop

Woolen Mittens

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Dark Stormy Sky Green

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.

Light Sage

PPG · 90YY 75/120

#B2B9A5

Terrarium Green

PPG · 10GY 48/163

#B4BD9F

Sandarac Sage

PPG · 90YY 46/148

#B6B89D

Boulder Creek

PPG · PPG0999-3

#B2AEA3

Loden Frost Green

PPG · 10GY 42/088

#ACB0A1

City Street

PPG · 1018-3

#BAB2AB

More gray colors from other brands

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

Rookwood Blue Green

Sherwin-Williams · 2811

#738478

Weeping Willow

Benjamin Moore · 629

#64856A

Universal Black

Benjamin Moore · 2118-10

#363536

Roasted Sepia

Valspar · 6006-2C

#645B4F

Barrymore

Vista Paint · 7192

#9A96B0

Victorian

Behr · UL250-18

#978D97

Light Sage — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Light Sage have?
Light Sage by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Light Sage in your own space before committing.
What colors match Light Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light Sage are Saybrook Sage by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Dream Weaver by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Camping Tent by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Light 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 Light Sage?
Light Sage has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.9, 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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