Ref. #B4AC95 · 8004-23C
Soothing Sage
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soothing Sage Technical Profile
What color is Soothing Sage? It's a medium warm green with the hex code #B4AC95. Colors similar to Soothing Sage include Benjamin Moore Clarksville Gray, Sherwin-Williams Svelte Sage, Sherwin-Williams Meander. Soothing Sage has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 41 gives Soothing Sage depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Soothing Sage
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Clarksville Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Svelte Sage
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
True Khaki
PPG
Nearly identical
Alabaster Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Shaggy Barked
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Stone Walls
Behr
Nearly identical
Travertine Path
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Travertine Path
Vista Paint
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soothing Sage
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soothing Sage
#B4AC95
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soothing Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soothing 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 Soothing 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.
Soothing Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soothing Sage have?
Soothing Sage by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Soothing Sage from other brands?
The closest matches are Clarksville Gray by Benjamin Moore (#B3AA91), Svelte Sage by Sherwin-Williams (#B2AC96), Meander by Sherwin-Williams (#B6AE99). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Soothing Sage?
Soothing Sage has an LRV of 41.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soothing Sage's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.