Pickled 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 55 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it in north-facing rooms with cool light, where yellows can read acidic or greenish rather than cheerful.
Ref. #D1C585 · 60YY 53/330
Pickled Sage
55%LRV Value
Pickled Sage Technical Profile
What color is PPG Pickled Sage (60YY 53/330)? It's a light cool yellow — hex #D1C585, LRV 55. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Pickled Sage is Dunn-Edwards Sour Apple — a near-identical match on the wall, with Vista Paint Avalon and Kilz Lime Tart also close. At LRV 55, Pickled Sage sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Pickled 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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Colors Similar to Pickled Sage
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Pickled Sage
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pickled Sage
#D1C585
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2B57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Pickled Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pickled 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 Pickled 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.
Pickled Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Pickled Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pickled Sage are Sour Apple by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Avalon by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Lime Tart by Kilz (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 Pickled 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 Pickled Sage?
Pickled Sage has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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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Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Pickled Sage depends on the room. Here's how to choose.