Valspar Soothing Sage
8004-23C · #B4AC95 · LRV 41.4
Compare with other brands: Behr Explorer Khaki is a 98% matchSoothing Sage (8004-23C) is a mid-tone beige from Valspar with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 41.4 (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 Behr Explorer Khaki (98% match).
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LRV
41.4 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Yellow · strong
Temperature
Warm
Code
8004-23C
HEX
#B4AC95
RGB
180, 172, 149
HSL
45°, 17%, 65%
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Soothing Sage FAQ
What undertone does Soothing Sage have?
Soothing 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 Soothing Sage?
Soothing Sage has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 41.4 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 Soothing Sage in other brands?
Behr: Explorer Khaki (N330-4), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Svelte Sage (SW 6164), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Svelte Sage (HGSW6164), 98%; Glidden: True Khaki (PPG14-27), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Embassy Green (1523), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Stepping Stone (DEBN71), 97%; PPG: True Khaki (PPG14-27), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Light Gray (No. 17), 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 Soothing Sage?
The HEX code of Soothing Sage (8004-23C) is #B4AC95, RGB 180, 172, 149. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.