Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Sage Gray |
| SKU | 710F-4 |
| Hex | #98B3A5 |
| RGB | 152, 179, 165 |
| HSL | 149°, 15%, 65% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Sage Gray
Sage Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Sage Gray is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Sage Gray 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 #98B3A5 in HSL space. Pair Sage Gray 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 Sage Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sage Gray 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 710F-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sage Gray
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Vintage Vessel (SW 9050), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Sage Gray without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Vessel swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sage Gray
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sage Gray is Covington Blue (HC-138) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Covington Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sage Gray
At Valspar, the closest color to Sage Gray is Spearmint Haze (5006-5C) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.8 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spearmint Haze swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sage Gray
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Silver Leaf (PPG1133-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Sage Gray without repainting risk. See the full Silver Leaf swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sage Gray
At Glidden, the closest color to Sage Gray is Parakeet Pete (PPG1143-4) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parakeet Pete swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sage Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Salt Marshes (HGSW 2305), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Sage Gray without repainting risk. See the full Salt Marshes swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sage Gray
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sage Gray is Treetop (DE5710) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Treetop swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sage Gray
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Sage Gray. The nearest is Pond Green (NO. G7) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pond Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sage Gray
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Peg's Promise (0702), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Sage Gray without repainting risk. See the full Peg's Promise swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sage Gray
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Longfellow (H0077), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Sage Gray without repainting risk. See the full Longfellow swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sage Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sage Gray is Spearmint (C2-700) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spearmint swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sage Gray
Clare has no exact twin of Sage Gray. The nearest is Make Waves (PNT100-MD-43) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Make Waves swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sage Gray
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Sage Gray is Duck Egg Blue (DUCK EGG BLUE) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Duck Egg Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sage Gray
Kompozit has no exact twin of Sage Gray. The nearest is Fair Maiden (0456) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fair Maiden swatch →