Sage Morsel 5005-1C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CDD2C6, 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.
Ref. #CDD2C6 · 5005-1C
Sage Morsel
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sage Morsel Technical Profile
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Sage Morsel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sage Morsel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSage Morsel
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreNight Mist
Night Mist
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Frostwork
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pale Loden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Frivolous Folly
PPG
Nearly identical
Pavestone
Behr
Nearly identical
Particular Mint
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Leaf .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Marble Green
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Seafoam Bubbles
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lanolin
Kilz
Very similar
Cromarty
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sage Morsel
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Sage Morsel.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sage Morsel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sage Morsel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sage Morsel are Night Mist by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Frostwork by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Pale Loden by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Sage Morsel's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.