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
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
More about Clary Sage
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.
Clary Sage Technical Profile
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Clary Sage in Every Brand
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 →
Sherwin-WilliamsClary Sage
Nearly identical
ValsparCool Pine
Cool Pine
Valspar
Nearly identical
Photo Gray
PPG
Nearly identical
Almost Sage
Kilz
Very similar
Nature
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Dill Seed
Behr
Very similar
Song of Nature
Vista Paint
Very similar
Turtle Trail
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Greywood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Historic Shade
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Nourish .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pebble Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Clary Sage
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clary Sage
#ACAD97
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#97AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clary Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clary 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Clary 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.
Clary Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clary Sage have?
Clary Sage by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Clary Sage in your own space before committing.
What colors match Clary Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clary Sage are Cool Pine by Valspar (a near-identical match), Photo Gray by PPG (a near-identical match), Olive Sprig by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Clary 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 Clary Sage?
Clary Sage has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Clary Sage's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.