Soft Sage 9647 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BCBCAE, estimated LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wharf Wind from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #BCBCAE · 9647
Soft Sage
50%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Soft Sage Technical Profile
HEX Code#BCBCAE
RGB188, 188, 174
Estimated LRV49.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Wharf Wind
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#BCBCAE
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Smokestack
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#BCBBAE
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Hurricane Haze
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#BDBBAD
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Cliff Face
Dutch Boy
#BCBAAB
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#BFBFAF
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Benjamin Moore
#C0C1B2
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#BFBFAE
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Rest Easy
Dunn-Edwards
#B6B7A9
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Mizzle
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#C0C2B3
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Colors That Work With Soft Sage
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Sage
#BCBCAE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft 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
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Soft Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Sage have?
Soft Sage by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Soft Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Sage are Wharf Wind by Valspar (a close digital match), Smokestack by Behr (a close digital match), Hurricane Haze by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Soft 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 Soft Sage?
Soft Sage has a estimated lightness value of 49.7, 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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