Tender Forest Sage 30GY 33/144 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #939F88, LRV 33 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shaded Fern from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #939F88 · 30GY 33/144
Tender Forest Sage
33%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Tender Forest Sage Technical Profile
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Tender Forest Sage in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tender Forest Sage in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGTender Forest Sage
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyShaded Fern
Shaded Fern
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Irish Paddock
Valspar
Nearly identical
Kennebunkport Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Big Fish
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fresh Sod
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Whispering Willow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Weeping Willow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Gray Squirrel
Behr
Very similar
Jade Dragon
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Breakfast Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Glass .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tender Forest Sage
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tender Forest Sage
#939F88
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tender Forest Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tender Forest 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 Tender Forest Sage.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tender Forest Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tender Forest Sage have?
Tender Forest 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 Tender Forest Sage in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tender Forest Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tender Forest Sage are Shaded Fern by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Irish Paddock by Valspar (a near-identical match), Kennebunkport Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tender Forest 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 Tender Forest Sage?
Tender Forest Sage has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tender Forest Sage's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.