Prairie Sage 8003-28E is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9C955F, estimated LRV 29 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grey Beige from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #9C955F · 8003-28E
Prairie Sage
29%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Prairie Sage Technical Profile
HEX Code#9C955F
RGB156, 149, 95
Estimated LRV29.4
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandValspar
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Grey Beige
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#9E9764
Close digital match
Grape Leaves
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#9C9463
Close digital match
Olive Oil
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#A0955D
Close digital match
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#9F9769
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#A69A5C
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Colors That Work With Prairie Sage
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Prairie Sage
#9C955F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9CAC82
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Prairie Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Prairie 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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Prairie Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Prairie Sage have?
Prairie Sage by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green 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 Prairie Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Prairie Sage are Grey Beige by RAL (a close digital match), Grape Leaves by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Olive Oil by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Prairie 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 Prairie Sage?
Prairie Sage has a estimated lightness value of 29.4, 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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