Sage
SW 2860 · Sherwin-Williams
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#B3AE95
LRV
42
Family
Greige
SW 2860
Color profile
Light value
42 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, green lean
Family
Greige Also reads gray, beige
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This historic cool neutral green with its lighthearted yellow tints was the perfect counterbalance to the colorful hues of an optimistic suburban modern era.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 42 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around SageThis colorSageSherwin-Williams · SW 2860
CoordinatingSage Green LightSherwin-Williams · SW 2851CoordinatingWhite HeronSherwin-Williams · SW 7627Similar colors
Tap any color to compareSage vs Svelte Sage
42LRV41
#B3AE95Hex#B2AC96
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sage vs Meander
42LRV42
#B3AE95Hex#B6AE99
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sage vs Koi Pond
42LRV44
#B3AE95Hex#B9B292
GreigeFamilyBeige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sage vs Clary Sage
42LRV41
#B3AE95Hex#ACAD97
GreigeFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Sage vs Gateway Gray
42LRV41
#B3AE95Hex#B2AC9C
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sage vs Woolen Mittens
42LRV46
#B3AE95Hex#BFB397
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sage vs Avenue Tan
42LRV44
#B3AE95Hex#BCB099
GreigeFamilyBeige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sage vs Silver Gray
42LRV45
#B3AE95Hex#B8B2A2
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sage vs Chatroom
42LRV41
#B3AE95Hex#B0AB9C
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sage vs Frosted Fern
42LRV38
#B3AE95Hex#A7A796
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareSage vs Nantucket Gray
42LRV40
#B3AE95Hex#AFAB93
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Nantucket Gray is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Sage.
Sage vs Dried Basil
42LRV39
#B3AE95Hex#AEA98F
GreigeFamilyBeige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Dried Basil is very close match · 3 points darker compared with Sage.
Sage vs Sage Wisdom
42LRV41
#B3AE95Hex#AFAD96
GreigeFamilyGreen
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Sage Wisdom is very close match · 1 points darker compared with Sage.
Sage vs Bonsai Pot
42LRV44
#B3AE95Hex#B8B19A
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Bonsai Pot is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Sage.
Sage vs Stone White
42LRV41
#B3AE95Hex#B1AC8E
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Stone White is very close match · 1 points darker · warmer compared with Sage.
Sage vs Soothing Sage
42LRV41
#B3AE95Hex#B4AC95
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Soothing Sage is very close match compared with Sage.
Sage vs Photo Gray
42LRV40
#B3AE95Hex#AEAD96
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Photo Gray is very close match · 2 points darker · cooler compared with Sage.
Sage vs Ball Green
42LRV45
#B3AE95Hex#B8B497
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Ball Green is very close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Sage.
Sage vs Scottish Moor
42LRV40
#B3AE95Hex#ADAA96
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Scottish Moor is very close match · 2 points darker · cooler compared with Sage.
Sage vs Afternoon Nap
42LRV39
#B3AE95Hex#ACA996
GreigeFamilyGreige
warm, green leanUndertonewarm, green lean
Afternoon Nap is close match · 3 points darker · cooler compared with Sage.
Sage, answered
What is the LRV of Sage?
Sage (SW 2860) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 42, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Sage a warm or cool color?
Sage has a warm undertone (warm, green lean).
Can Sage be used outside?
Yes, Sage is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Sage from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Sage is Nantucket Gray (HC-111) by Benjamin Moore, very close match · 2 points darker.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 2860
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