Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Winter Sage |
| SKU | BNC-16 |
| Hex | #A3A779 |
| RGB | 163, 167, 121 |
| HSL | 65°, 21%, 56% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Green |
About Behr Winter Sage
Winter Sage sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Winter 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
14 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Winter 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 #A3A779 in HSL space. Pair Winter 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 Winter Sage Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Winter 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 BNC-16 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Winter Sage
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Glade Green (SW 9669), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Winter Sage without repainting risk. See the full Glade Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Winter Sage
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Winter Sage is Brookside Moss (2145-30) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brookside Moss swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Winter Sage
Valspar has no exact twin of Winter Sage. The nearest is Geek Chic (P022) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.2 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Geek Chic swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Winter Sage
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Winter Sage is Guacamole (PPG1121-5) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Guacamole swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Winter Sage
At Glidden, the closest color to Winter Sage is Guacamole (PPG1121-5) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Guacamole swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Winter Sage
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Soil Topper (227-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Winter Sage without repainting risk. See the full Soil Topper swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Winter Sage
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Winter Sage is Tremont Garden (HGSW 2244) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tremont Garden swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Winter Sage
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Dill Grass (DE5536), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Winter Sage without repainting risk. See the full Dill Grass swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Winter Sage
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Winter Sage. The nearest is Saxon Green (NO. 80) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Saxon Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Winter Sage
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Winter Sage. The nearest is French Pear (0415) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Pear swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Winter Sage
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Winter Sage is Creeping Thyme (BD77) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Creeping Thyme swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Winter Sage
Clare's nearest match is Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Winter Sage without repainting risk. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →