Soft Sage 9647 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BCBCAE, 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.
Ref. #BCBCAE · 9647
Soft Sage
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Sage Technical Profile
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Soft Sage in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft 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-WilliamsSoft Sage
Nearly identical
ValsparWharf Wind
Wharf Wind
Valspar
Nearly identical
Smokestack
Behr
Nearly identical
Hurricane Haze
PPG
Nearly identical
Cliff Face
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fiorito
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Horizon Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fiorito
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rest Easy
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Nourish .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
International Gray
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Sage
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Soft Sage.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Sage in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Sage are Wharf Wind by Valspar (a near-identical match), Smokestack by Behr (a near-identical match), Hurricane Haze by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Sage's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.