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Behr Bitter Sage

N390-4 · #97A18D · LRV 34

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Meadowood is a 96% match

Bitter Sage (N390-4) is a mid-tone green from Behr with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 34 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Meadowood (96% match).

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LRV

34 · Mid-tone

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

N390-4

HEX

#97A18D

RGB

151, 161, 141

HSL

90°, 10%, 59%

Family

Greens

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Bitter Sage FAQ

What undertone does Bitter Sage have?

Bitter Sage has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone green. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Bitter Sage?

Bitter Sage has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 34 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Bitter Sage in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Meadowood (DEC777), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Herb Bouquet (460), 96%; Valspar: Bushel (T617), 95%; PPG: Farm Fresh (PPG1129-5), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Coastal Plain (SW 6192), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Coastal Plain (HGSW6192), 95%; Glidden: Farm Fresh (PPG1129-5), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Lichen (No. 19), 94%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Bitter Sage?

The HEX code of Bitter Sage (N390-4) is #97A18D, RGB 151, 161, 141. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.