Murky Sage 5005-2B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #80847B, estimated LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Woodcraft from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #80847B · 5005-2B
Murky Sage
23%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Murky Sage Technical Profile
HEX Code#80847B
RGB128, 132, 123
Estimated LRV22.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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#84887D
Close digital match
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#808780
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#85877B
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Colors That Work With Murky Sage
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Murky Sage
#80847B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#87AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Murky Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Murky 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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Murky Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Murky Sage have?
Murky Sage by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Murky Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Murky Sage are Woodcraft by Behr (a close digital match), Duxbury Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Willowleaf by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Murky 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 Murky Sage?
Murky Sage has a estimated lightness value of 22.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Murky Sage's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.