Sumptuous Sage 6002-3C is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B9BC98, LRV 49 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Shores from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B9BC98 · 6002-3C
Sumptuous Sage
49%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sumptuous Sage Technical Profile
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Sumptuous Sage in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sumptuous Sage in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSumptuous Sage
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGolden Shores
Golden Shores
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Burgess Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Clay Pebble
Behr
Nearly identical
Bahia Grass
PPG
Nearly identical
New Crop
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Glass .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Light Pine
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Recycled Glass
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rediscover
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Kiwi
Kilz
Very similar
Pebble Grey
RAL
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sumptuous Sage
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sumptuous Sage
#B9BC98
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#96AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sumptuous Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sumptuous 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 Sumptuous Sage.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sumptuous Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sumptuous Sage have?
Sumptuous Sage by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sumptuous Sage in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sumptuous Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sumptuous Sage are Golden Shores by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Burgess Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Clay Pebble by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sumptuous 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 Sumptuous Sage?
Sumptuous Sage has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.5, 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 Sumptuous Sage's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.