Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Sage Wisdom |
| SKU | MQ6-27 |
| Hex | #ACA995 |
| RGB | 172, 169, 149 |
| HSL | 52°, 12%, 63% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Sage Wisdom
Sage Wisdom sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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 Wisdom 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
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 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
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Sage Wisdom 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 #ACA995 in HSL space. Pair Sage Wisdom 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 Wisdom Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sage Wisdom 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 MQ6-27 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sage Wisdom
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Sage Wisdom. The nearest is Illusion (SW 9592) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Illusion swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sage Wisdom
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sage Wisdom is Jockey Hollow Gray (HC-108) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jockey Hollow Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sage Wisdom
The closest Valspar equivalent of Sage Wisdom is Afternoon Nap (T679). At ΔE 0.39 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.5 vs 39). If Valspar is your counter, order Afternoon Nap and you'll get the same color. See the full Afternoon Nap swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sage Wisdom
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Sage Wisdom is Scottish Moor (PPG11-20). At ΔE 0.29 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Scottish Moor and you'll get the same color. See the full Scottish Moor swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sage Wisdom
The closest Glidden equivalent of Sage Wisdom is Scottish Moor (PPG11-20). At ΔE 0.29 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). If Glidden is your counter, order Scottish Moor and you'll get the same color. See the full Scottish Moor swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sage Wisdom
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Sage Wisdom is Greywood (423-3DB). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Greywood and you'll get the same color. See the full Greywood swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sage Wisdom
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sage Wisdom is Clary Sage (HGSW 3245) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clary Sage swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sage Wisdom
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is River Birch (DEGR36), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sage Wisdom without repainting risk. See the full River Birch swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sage Wisdom
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Sage Wisdom. The nearest is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sage Wisdom
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Sage Wisdom. The nearest is Light Gray (NO. 17) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sage Wisdom
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Historic Shade (0372), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sage Wisdom without repainting risk. See the full Historic Shade swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sage Wisdom
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Historic Shade (0372), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sage Wisdom without repainting risk. See the full Historic Shade swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sage Wisdom
The closest Rodda equivalent of Sage Wisdom is Greenhouse (CA169). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). If Rodda is your counter, order Greenhouse and you'll get the same color. See the full Greenhouse swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sage Wisdom
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sage Wisdom is Burlap (C2-892) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burlap swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sage Wisdom
Backdrop has no exact twin of Sage Wisdom. The nearest is Le Freak (BD-LF) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Sage Wisdom
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Sage Wisdom is Tate Green (371674) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) 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 Sage Wisdom
Kompozit's nearest match is Historic Shade (0372), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sage Wisdom without repainting risk. See the full Historic Shade swatch →