Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Golden Sage |
| SKU | QE-36 |
| Hex | #AD9C74 |
| RGB | 173, 156, 116 |
| HSL | 42°, 26%, 57% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Golden Sage
Golden Sage sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Golden Sage is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Golden 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 #AD9C74 in HSL space. Pair Golden 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 Golden Sage Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Golden 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 QE-36 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Sage
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Golden Sage is Ruskin Room Green (SW 42) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ruskin Room Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Golden Sage
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Golden Sage is Strathmore Manor (244) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Strathmore Manor swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Golden Sage
At Valspar, the closest color to Golden Sage is Barrel-Aged (T580) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34.2 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Barrel-Aged swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Golden Sage
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Toasted Sesame (PPG1099-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Sage without repainting risk. See the full Toasted Sesame swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Golden Sage
Glidden's nearest match is Toasted Sesame (PPG1099-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Sage without repainting risk. See the full Toasted Sesame swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Golden Sage
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sweet Lemon Basil (321-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Sage without repainting risk. See the full Sweet Lemon Basil swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Sage
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Golden Sage is Elk Run (HGSW 3204) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Elk Run swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Golden Sage
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Sunbaked Adobe (DET652), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Sage without repainting risk. See the full Sunbaked Adobe swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Golden Sage
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Golden Sage. The nearest is Green Stone (NO. 12) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Golden Sage
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Upon Reflection (0324), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Sage without repainting risk. See the full Upon Reflection swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Golden Sage
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Golden Sage is Gold Season (0297) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Season swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Golden Sage
At Rodda, the closest color to Golden Sage is Pumpkin Seed (CA148) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pumpkin Seed swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Golden Sage
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Golden Sage is Cheetah (C2-874) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cheetah swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Golden Sage
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Golden Sage. The nearest is Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Golden Sage
At Kompozit, the closest color to Golden Sage is Gold Season (0297) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Season swatch →