Parlour Sage 6006-5B is a beige paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CAC5A0, LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Marrett Apple from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CAC5A0 · 6006-5B
Parlour Sage
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Parlour Sage Technical Profile
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Parlour Sage in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Parlour Sage in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparParlour Sage
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMarrett Apple
Marrett Apple
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Floating Lily Pad
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dried Parsley
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Anjou Pear
Behr
Nearly identical
Canary Grass
PPG
Nearly identical
Marrett Apple
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Spring Bud Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Shagreen
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Cucumber
Kilz
Very similar
Leaf .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pebble Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Parlour Sage
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Parlour Sage
#CAC5A0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Parlour Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Parlour 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Parlour 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.
Parlour Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Parlour Sage have?
Parlour Sage by Valspar 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 Parlour Sage in your own space before committing.
What colors match Parlour Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Parlour Sage are Marrett Apple by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Floating Lily Pad by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Dried Parsley by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Parlour 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 Parlour Sage?
Parlour Sage has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Parlour Sage's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.