Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Simply Sage |
| SKU | PPU10-16 |
| Hex | #A7A897 |
| RGB | 167, 168, 151 |
| HSL | 64°, 9%, 63% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Simply Sage
Simply 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 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.
Simply Sage is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
17 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 gray 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
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Simply 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 #A7A897 in HSL space. Pair Simply 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 Simply Sage Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Simply 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 PPU10-16 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Simply Sage
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Simply Sage is Frosted Fern (SW 9648). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Frosted Fern and you'll get the same color. See the full Frosted Fern swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Simply Sage
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Simply Sage. The nearest is Jockey Hollow Gray (HC-108) at ΔE 3.54 — 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 Jockey Hollow Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Simply Sage
At Valspar, the closest color to Simply Sage is Afternoon Nap (T679) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39.5 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Afternoon Nap swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Simply Sage
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Simply Sage is Wandering Willow (PPG1031-3). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Wandering Willow and you'll get the same color. See the full Wandering Willow swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Simply Sage
The closest Glidden equivalent of Simply Sage is Wandering Willow (PPG1031-3). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Glidden is your counter, order Wandering Willow and you'll get the same color. See the full Wandering Willow swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Simply Sage
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Simply Sage is Greywood (423-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.5, 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 Greywood swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Simply Sage
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Simply Sage is Rare Gray (HGSW 3275) — very close at ΔE 2.7, 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 Rare Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Simply Sage
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Simply Sage. The nearest is Well-Crafted (DEGR35) at ΔE 3.68 — 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 Well-Crafted swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Simply Sage
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Simply Sage. The nearest is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) at ΔE 4.37 — 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 Quaint Cottage swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Simply Sage
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Simply Sage. The nearest is Shark Fin (0574) 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 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shark Fin swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Simply Sage
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Silverado Ranch (0421), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Simply Sage without repainting risk. See the full Silverado Ranch swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Simply Sage
The closest Rodda equivalent of Simply Sage is Buried Fossil (R057). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If Rodda is your counter, order Buried Fossil and you'll get the same color. See the full Buried Fossil swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Simply Sage
C2 Paint's nearest match is Bramble (C2-957), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Simply Sage without repainting risk. See the full Bramble swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Simply Sage
At Backdrop, the closest color to Simply Sage is Le Freak (BD-LF) — very close at ΔE 3.42, 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 Simply Sage
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Simply Sage is Tate Green (371674) — very close at ΔE 2.76, 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 Simply Sage
Kompozit's nearest match is Silverado Ranch (0421), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Simply Sage without repainting risk. See the full Silverado Ranch swatch →