Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Mountain Sage |
| SKU | PMD-36 |
| Hex | #A3AA8C |
| RGB | 163, 170, 140 |
| HSL | 74°, 15%, 61% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Behr Mountain Sage
Mountain Sage sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Mountain 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
18 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
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
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 Mountain 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 #A3AA8C in HSL space. Pair Mountain 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 Mountain Sage Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mountain 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 PMD-36 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mountain Sage
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mountain Sage. The nearest is Coastal Plain (SW 6192) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coastal Plain swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mountain Sage
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Russell Green (CW-495), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Mountain Sage without repainting risk. See the full Russell Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mountain Sage
Valspar's nearest match is Green Garlands (5007-3C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40.3 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Mountain Sage without repainting risk. See the full Green Garlands swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mountain Sage
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mountain Sage is Envy (PPG1123-5) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) 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 Mountain Sage
At Glidden, the closest color to Mountain Sage is Frosted Pine (10GY 39/136) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Frosted Pine swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mountain Sage
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Mountain Sage is Sprig of Green (326-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sprig of Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mountain Sage
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mountain Sage. The nearest is Coastal Plain (HGSW 3255) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coastal Plain swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mountain Sage
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mountain Sage is Big Fish (0435) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Big Fish swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mountain Sage
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Mountain Sage. The nearest is Hidden Glade (0744) at ΔE 4.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hidden Glade swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mountain Sage
At Rodda, the closest color to Mountain Sage is Foliage (R063) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Foliage swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mountain Sage
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Mountain Sage. The nearest is Wasabi (C2-666) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wasabi swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Mountain Sage
Clare has no exact twin of Mountain Sage. The nearest is Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Mountain Sage
At Backdrop, the closest color to Mountain Sage is Le Freak (BD-LF) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38) 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 Mountain Sage
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Mountain Sage is Tate Green (371674) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) 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 Mountain Sage
Kompozit has no exact twin of Mountain Sage. The nearest is Hidden Glade (0744) at ΔE 4.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hidden Glade swatch →