Ref. #CAC5A0 · 6006-5B
Parlour Sage
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Parlour Sage Technical Profile
What color is Parlour Sage? It's a light warm beige with the hex code #CAC5A0. Colors similar to Parlour Sage include Dunn-Edwards Floating Lily Pad, Benjamin Moore Dried Parsley, Behr Anjou Pear. Parlour Sage has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 55, Parlour Sage sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Parlour Sage pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Parlour Sage
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Floating Lily Pad
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dried Parsley
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Anjou Pear
Behr
Nearly identical
Inviting Gesture
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Canary Grass
PPG
Nearly identical
Marrett Apple
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Shagreen
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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 belongs to the beige color family.
What colors match Parlour Sage from other brands?
The closest matches are Floating Lily Pad by Dunn-Edwards (#CCC7A1), Dried Parsley by Benjamin Moore (#CCC9A4), Anjou Pear by Behr (#CBC79E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Parlour Sage?
Parlour Sage has an LRV of 55.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Parlour Sage's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.