Sparkling Sage 5005-3B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CBD0C5, estimated LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shy Green from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #CBD0C5 · 5005-3B
Sparkling Sage
62%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sparkling Sage Technical Profile
HEX Code#CBD0C5
RGB203, 208, 197
Estimated LRV61.8
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 Sparkling Sage
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Shy Green
Behr
#C9CFC5
Close digital match
Pale Loden
Vista Paint
#CED2C8
Close digital match
Bay Of Fundy
PPG
#CDD2C9
Close digital match
Night Mist
Benjamin Moore
#D0D4C9
Close digital match
Frostwork
Sherwin-Williams
#CBD0C2
Close digital match
Pale Loden
Hirshfield's
#CCD2CA
Close digital match
White Rapids
Dutch Boy
#CDD2CA
Close digital match
Leaf .03
Colorhouse
#C9CDBF
Close digital match
Particular Mint
Dunn-Edwards
#D0D2C5
Close digital match
Lanolin
Kilz
#D1D1C6
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Cromarty
Farrow & Ball
#CFCEC0
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Colors That Work With Sparkling Sage
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sparkling Sage
#CBD0C5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#86AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sparkling Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sparkling 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
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Sparkling Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sparkling Sage have?
Sparkling Sage 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 Sparkling Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sparkling Sage are Shy Green by Behr (a close digital match), Pale Loden by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Pavestone by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sparkling Sage'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 Sparkling Sage?
Sparkling Sage has a estimated lightness value of 61.8, 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 Sparkling Sage's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.