Tempered Sage 6006-5A is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E1DBBB, LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silver Fern from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E1DBBB · 6006-5A
Tempered Sage
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tempered Sage Technical Profile
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Tempered Sage in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tempered Sage in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparTempered Sage
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSilver Fern
Silver Fern
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Celery
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Grass Cloth
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sunlit Meadow
PPG
Nearly identical
Banana Cream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gloucester Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Stucco Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Crispa
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Peeled Cucumber
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tempered Sage
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tempered Sage
#E1DBBB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0B181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tempered Sage
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tempered 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 Tempered 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.
Tempered Sage — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tempered Sage have?
Tempered Sage by Valspar has a neutral 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 Tempered Sage in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tempered Sage from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tempered Sage are Silver Fern by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Celery by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Grass Cloth by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tempered 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 Tempered Sage?
Tempered Sage has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tempered Sage's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.