Sage Morsel 5005-1C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CDD2C6, estimated LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Night Mist from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #CDD2C6 · 5005-1C
Sage Morsel
63%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sage Morsel Technical Profile
HEX Code#CDD2C6
RGB205, 210, 198
Estimated LRV63.1
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Sage Morsel
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Night Mist
Benjamin Moore
#D0D4C9
Close digital match
Frostwork
Sherwin-Williams
#CBD0C2
Close digital match
Pale Loden
Vista Paint
#CED2C8
Close digital match
Frivolous Folly
PPG
#CFD2C7
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Pavestone
Behr
#C9D0C5
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Particular Mint
Dunn-Edwards
#D0D2C5
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Leaf .03
Colorhouse
#C9CDBF
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Marble Green
Hirshfield's
#CBD4C8
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Seafoam Bubbles
Dutch Boy
#C8CEBF
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Lanolin
Kilz
#D1D1C6
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Cromarty
Farrow & Ball
#CFCEC0
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Colors That Work With Sage Morsel
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sage Morsel
#CDD2C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#88AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sage Morsel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sage Morsel 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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Sage Morsel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sage Morsel have?
Sage Morsel by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Sage Morsel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sage Morsel are Night Mist by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Frostwork by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Pale Loden by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sage Morsel'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 Morsel?
Sage Morsel has a estimated lightness value of 63.1, 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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