Clary Sage 6178 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #ACAD97, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #ACAD97 · 6178
Clary Sage
41%Estimated LRV
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
HEX Code#ACAD97
RGB172, 173, 151
Estimated LRV40.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#A9AB94
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#A6AB93
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#B3B197
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Colors That Work With Clary Sage
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Clary Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clary Sage are Cool Pine by Valspar (a close digital match), Photo Gray by PPG (a close digital match), Olive Sprig by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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