Ref. #757A70 · 8004-32F
Sage Slate
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sage Slate Technical Profile
What color is Sage Slate? It's a deep warm neutral with the hex code #757A70. Colors similar to Sage Slate include Farrow & Ball Green Smoke, Dunn-Edwards Armored Steel, Sherwin-Williams Retreat. Sage Slate has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 19, Sage Slate creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Sage Slate pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Sage Slate
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sage Slate
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sage Slate
#757A70
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#78A578
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sage Slate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sage Slate 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 Slate.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sage Slate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sage Slate have?
Sage Slate by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Sage Slate from other brands?
The closest matches are Green Smoke by Farrow & Ball (#737C70), Armored Steel by Dunn-Edwards (#747769), Retreat by Sherwin-Williams (#7A8076). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sage Slate?
Sage Slate has an LRV of 18.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sage Slate's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.