Soft Herbal Sage 70YY 65/090 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D9D5C3, 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.
Ref. #D9D5C3 · 70YY 65/090
Soft Herbal Sage
66%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Herbal Sage Technical Profile
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Soft Herbal Sage in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Herbal Sage in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSoft Herbal Sage
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCrepe Papier
Crepe Papier
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tapestry Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Traditional Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Poseidon's Beard
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Poseidon’s Beard
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Shadow White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Oatmeal
Kilz
Nearly identical
Shoreline Haze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Nourish .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Existence
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Warm Winter
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Herbal Sage
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Soft Herbal Sage.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Herbal Sage in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Tapestry Beige by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Traditional Tan by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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