Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Sage Mountain |
| SKU | 1488 |
| Hex | #95917F |
| RGB | 149, 145, 127 |
| HSL | 49°, 9%, 54% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Sage Mountain
Sage Mountain sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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 Mountain 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
16 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Sage Mountain within Benjamin Moore'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 #95917F in HSL space. Pair Sage Mountain 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.
Benjamin Moore Sage Mountain Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sage Mountain 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 Benjamin Moore 1488 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sage Mountain
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sage Mountain is Canal Street (SW 9523). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Canal Street and you'll get the same color. See the full Canal Street swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sage Mountain
At Behr, the closest color to Sage Mountain is Smokey Tan (BXC-49) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smokey Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sage Mountain
Valspar's nearest match is Into the Wild (T689), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.4 vs 28) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sage Mountain without repainting risk. See the full Into the Wild swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sage Mountain
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Sage Mountain is Sylvan (PPG1032-4). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Sylvan and you'll get the same color. See the full Sylvan swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sage Mountain
The closest Glidden equivalent of Sage Mountain is Sylvan (PPG1032-4). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). If Glidden is your counter, order Sylvan and you'll get the same color. See the full Sylvan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sage Mountain
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Sage Mountain is Stone Cottage (421-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Cottage swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sage Mountain
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sage Mountain is Curling Willow (HGSW 3484) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Curling Willow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sage Mountain
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Sage Mountain. The nearest is Dusty Cobblestone (DEBN27) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dusty Cobblestone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sage Mountain
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Sage Mountain is Garden Party (JG-53) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garden Party swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sage Mountain
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Sage Mountain. The nearest is Chemise (NO. 216) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chemise swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sage Mountain
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Sage Mountain is Burning Idea (0373) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burning Idea swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sage Mountain
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sage Mountain is Everlasting Sage (0422) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sage Mountain
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sage Mountain is Parador (C2-922) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parador swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sage Mountain
Portola Paints's nearest match is Bond Street (BOND STREET), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sage Mountain without repainting risk. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sage Mountain
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sage Mountain is Everlasting Sage (0422) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →