Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Clary Sage |
| SKU | PPU11-07 |
| Hex | #9FA688 |
| RGB | 159, 166, 136 |
| HSL | 74°, 14%, 59% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Behr Clary Sage
Clary Sage sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Clary Sage is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Clary Sage within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #9FA688 in HSL space. Pair Clary Sage with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Clary Sage Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Clary Sage from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr PPU11-07 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Clary Sage
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Clary Sage. The nearest is Coastal Plain (SW 6192) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coastal Plain swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Clary Sage
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Clary Sage is Bassett Hall Green (CW-480) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bassett Hall Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Clary Sage
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Clary Sage is Envy (PPG1123-5) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Envy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Clary Sage
At Glidden, the closest color to Clary Sage is Pacific Pines Sage (90YY 35/169) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pacific Pines Sage swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Clary Sage
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sprig of Green (326-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Clary Sage without repainting risk. See the full Sprig of Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Clary Sage
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Clary Sage. The nearest is Coastal Plain (HGSW 3255) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coastal Plain swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Clary Sage
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Clary Sage. The nearest is Saxon Green (NO. 80) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Saxon Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Clary Sage
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Clary Sage is French Pear (0415) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Pear swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Clary Sage
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Clary Sage is Big Fish (0435) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Big Fish swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Clary Sage
At Rodda, the closest color to Clary Sage is Foliage (R063) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Foliage swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Clary Sage
At Clare, the closest color to Clary Sage is Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Clary Sage
At Backdrop, the closest color to Clary Sage is Le Freak (BD-LF) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Clary Sage
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Clary Sage is Tate Green (371674) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Clary Sage
At Kompozit, the closest color to Clary Sage is Big Fish (0435) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Big Fish swatch →