Soft Herbal Sage 70YY 65/090 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D9D5C3, estimated LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crepe Papier from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #D9D5C3 · 70YY 65/090
Soft Herbal Sage
66%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Soft Herbal Sage Technical Profile
HEX Code#D9D5C3
RGB217, 213, 195
Estimated LRV66.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybeige
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Soft Herbal Sage
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Herbal Sage
#D9D5C3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Herbal Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Herbal 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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Soft Herbal Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Herbal Sage have?
Soft Herbal Sage by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Soft Herbal Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Herbal Sage are Crepe Papier by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Tapestry Beige by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Traditional Tan by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Soft Herbal 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 Soft Herbal Sage?
Soft Herbal Sage has a estimated lightness value of 66.3, 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.
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