Prairie Sage 8003-28E is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9C955F, 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.
Ref. #9C955F · 8003-28E
Prairie Sage
29%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Prairie Sage Technical Profile
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Prairie Sage in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Prairie Sage in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPrairie Sage
Nearly identical
RALGrey Beige
Grey Beige
RAL
Nearly identical
Grape Leaves
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Olive Oil
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Leaf .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Hiking Path
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Tansy Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Africa
Kilz
Very similar
Sabo Garden
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Loveliest Leaves
PPG
Very similar
Hidden Treasure
Behr
Very similar
Foliage
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Prairie Sage
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Prairie Sage.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Prairie Sage in your own space before committing.
What colors match Prairie Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Prairie Sage are Grey Beige by RAL (a near-identical match), Grape Leaves by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Olive Oil by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Prairie Sage's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.