Svelte Sage 6164 is a beige paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B2AC96, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stepping Stone from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B2AC96 · 6164
Svelte Sage
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Svelte Sage Technical Profile
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Svelte Sage in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Svelte 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-WilliamsSvelte Sage
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsStepping Stone
Stepping Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soothing Sage
Valspar
Nearly identical
Desert Sandstorm
Behr
Nearly identical
Whispering Willow
PPG
Nearly identical
Cheyenne Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Historic Shade
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Greywood
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Historic Shade
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Khaki
Kilz
Very similar
Pebble Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Svelte Sage
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Svelte Sage
#B2AC96
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Svelte Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Svelte 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 Svelte Sage.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Svelte Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Svelte Sage have?
Svelte 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 Svelte Sage in your own space before committing.
What colors match Svelte Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Svelte Sage are Stepping Stone by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Soothing Sage by Valspar (a near-identical match), Desert Sandstorm by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Svelte 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 Svelte Sage?
Svelte Sage has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.2, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Svelte Sage's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.