Sage Bud 5003-3A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C9D6CE, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Breezeway from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C9D6CE · 5003-3A
Sage Bud
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sage Bud Technical Profile
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Sage Bud in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sage Bud in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSage Bud
Nearly identical
BehrBreezeway
Breezeway
Behr
Nearly identical
Swept Away
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Powdered Pool
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Powdered Pool
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Muted Opal
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Blue Lullaby
PPG
Nearly identical
Slow Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wool .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Rolling Waves
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Seafoam Blanket
Kilz
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Sage Bud
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sage Bud
#C9D6CE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sage Bud
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sage Bud 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 Sage Bud.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sage Bud — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sage Bud have?
Sage Bud by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sage Bud in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sage Bud from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sage Bud are Breezeway by Behr (a near-identical match), Silver Marlin by Behr (a near-identical match), Swept Away by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sage Bud'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 Sage Bud?
Sage Bud has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sage Bud's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.