Sprig of Sage 8004-28D is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A1A292, estimated LRV 36 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smoky Slate from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #A1A292 · 8004-28D
Sprig of Sage
36%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sprig of Sage Technical Profile
HEX Code#A1A292
RGB161, 162, 146
Estimated LRV35.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygreen
BrandValspar
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#A1A18F
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#9F9F90
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#A0A295
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#A7A796
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#A1A093
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Colors That Work With Sprig of Sage
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sprig of Sage
#A1A292
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#96AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sprig of Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sprig of 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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Sprig of Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sprig of Sage have?
Sprig of Sage by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the green 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 Sprig of Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sprig of Sage are Smoky Slate by PPG (a close digital match), Shiitake by Behr (a close digital match), Oil Cloth by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sprig of 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 Sprig of Sage?
Sprig of Sage has a estimated lightness value of 35.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Sprig of Sage's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.