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Sherwin-Williams Sage

SW 2860 · #B3AE95 · LRV 42

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Cheyenne Green is a 97% match

Sage (SW 2860) is a mid-tone beige from Sherwin-Williams with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 42 (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 Benjamin Moore Cheyenne Green (97% match).

Compare Sage with other brands

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LRV

42 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 2860

HEX

#B3AE95

RGB

179, 174, 149

HSL

50°, 16%, 64%

Family

Beiges

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Sage FAQ

What undertone does Sage have?

Sage is a mid-tone beige with a strong yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Sage?

Sage has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 42 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 Sage in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Cheyenne Green (1502), 97%; Valspar: Soothing Sage (8004-23C), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Svelte Sage (HGSW6164), 97%; Behr: Bonsai Pot (N340-3), 96%; PPG: Photo Gray (PPG1029-4), 96%; Glidden: Photo Gray (PPG1029-4), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Twisted Sisal Rope (DEBN68), 96%; Farrow & Ball: French Gray (No. 18), 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 Sage?

The HEX code of Sage (SW 2860) is #B3AE95, RGB 179, 174, 149. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.