Clary Sage 6178 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #ACAD97, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cool Pine from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ACAD97 · 6178
Clary Sage 6178 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #ACAD97, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cool Pine from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Clary Sage is a muted, mid-tone sage green at LRV 41 — a soft, grayed herbal green that sits in the same family as the popular sages but with a touch more gray, which keeps it calm and livable. It works as a whole-room color in bedrooms, kitchens, and studies.
Its grayed quality means it reads as a gentle, earthy neutral-green rather than a vivid one, and it pairs naturally with warm whites and wood. It shifts a little greener or grayer with the light. Benjamin Moore Nature and Behr Dill Seed are its closest cross-brand matches.
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The closest equivalent to Clary Sage in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Valspar
PPG
Kilz
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Vista Paint
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Dutch Boy
Hirshfield's
Colorhouse
RAL
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Side Walls
#ACAD97
Accent Wall
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#97AD85
Trim & Molding
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Clary Sage.
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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