Pineapple Sage 1111-5 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9C8F60, estimated LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cucumber Salad from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #9C8F60 · 1111-5
Pineapple Sage
28%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pineapple Sage Technical Profile
HEX Code#9C8F60
RGB156, 143, 96
Estimated LRV27.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Pineapple Sage
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Cucumber Salad
Kilz
#978E62
Close digital match
Leaf .05
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#998F5B
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All Nighter
Vista Paint
#9B8D64
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Sabo Garden
Hirshfield's
#978D59
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#9A8F68
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#9C9463
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#9C8B55
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#998C66
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#9D946B
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#9E9764
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Colors That Work With Pineapple Sage
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pineapple Sage
#9C8F60
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0AC83
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pineapple Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pineapple 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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Pineapple Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pineapple Sage have?
Pineapple Sage by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Pineapple Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pineapple Sage are Cucumber Salad by Kilz (a close digital match), Leaf .05 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), All Nighter by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pineapple 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 Pineapple Sage?
Pineapple Sage has a estimated lightness value of 27.6, 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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