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Sage

42%LRV Value
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Sage 2860 is a beige paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B3AE95, LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cheyenne Green from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Sage Technical Profile

HEX Code#B3AE95
RGB179, 174, 149
LRV42.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Sage in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to 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-WilliamsSage
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCheyenne Green

Cheyenne Green

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

French Gray

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Stepping Stone

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Desert Sandstorm

Behr

Nearly identical

Soothing Sage

Valspar

Nearly identical

Photo Gray

PPG

Nearly identical

Historic Shade

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Historic Shade

Vista Paint

Very similar

Greywood

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Almost Sage

Kilz

Very similar

Pebble Grey

RAL

Very similar

Stone .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Colors That Work With Sage

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Sage

#B3AE95

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

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Color Palettes for Sage

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Langdon Dove

Complement

Byzantine Blue

Sage Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

First Star

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

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Chamois

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Kingston

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

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Clematis

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

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Sapphire

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Sage.

Svelte Sage

Sherwin-Williams · 6164

#B2AC96

Plymouth Green

Sherwin-Williams · 2852

#B1B695

Willow Tree

Sherwin-Williams · 7741

#AAAD9C

Antler Velvet

Sherwin-Williams · 9111

#C0AD96

Emerging Taupe

Sherwin-Williams · 6045

#B8A196

Morris Room Grey

Sherwin-Williams · 37

#ADA193

More beige colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Porcelain Slip

Dutch Boy · 423-1DB

#D1CCB9

September Fog

Valspar · 6003-1A

#DEDACC

Nomadic Taupe

Dunn-Edwards · DE6192

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Hot

Benjamin Moore · AC-31

#CABFB0

Indulgent Mocha

Behr · PWN-70

#D1C5B7

Florentine Plaster

Benjamin Moore · CC-520

#CBC5B1

Sage — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Sage have?
Sage by Sherwin-Williams 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 Sage in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sage are Cheyenne Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Nantucket Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), French Gray by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting 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 Sage?
Sage has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.0, 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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