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GLIDDEN · 60YY 44/110

Glidden Chimayo Sage#B9B49F · LRV 44

Chimayo Sage reads as a yellow / warm — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the spec, what Glidden 60YY 44/110 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

GLIDDEN CHIMAYO SAGE
RGB 185, 180, 159 LRV 44

Color spec

Brand Glidden
Name Chimayo Sage
SKU 60YY 44/110
Hex #B9B49F
RGB 185, 180, 159
HSL 48°, 16%, 67%
LRV 44
Undertone yellow / warm
Family Neutral

About Glidden Chimayo Sage

Chimayo Sage sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.

Chimayo Sage 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 at every US brand

20 brands · top 5 each

5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.22
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 49 · #B8B2A2 · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 45
SW 9517 · #BBB2A0 · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 45
SW 7543 · #BCB099 · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 44
SW 9591 · #BBB2A3 · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 45
SW 9596 · #BAB3A6 · ΔE 3.75 · LRV 45

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.5
All neutral at Behr →
QE-34 · #B8B6A1 · ΔE 1.5 · LRV 46
PPU9-09 · #B8B396 · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 45
PPU9-9 · #B8B396 · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 45
PPU11-09 · #B0B5A1 · ΔE 4.6 · LRV 45
PPU11-9 · #B0B5A1 · ΔE 4.6 · LRV 45

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.24
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
CSP-160 · #BCB5A1 · ΔE 1.24 · LRV 46
508 · #B8B8A1 · ΔE 2.73 · LRV 47
1536 · #BAB5A7 · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 46
AF-100 · #BBB2A1 · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 44
AF-455 · #B2B69F · ΔE 4.34 · LRV 45

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.5
All neutral at Valspar →
T690 · #BCB5A2 · ΔE 1.5 · LRV 46.3
T579 · #C0B6A0 · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 47.1
5008-1C · #BCB5A5 · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 46.6
T677 · #B7B8A6 · ΔE 2.99 · LRV 47.1
8004-29C · #B8B8AA · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 47

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.35
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1028-3 · #B6B8A5 · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 47
PPG1026-3 · #BEB394 · ΔE 3.83 · LRV 45
PPG1021-3 · #BCB0A0 · ΔE 4.74 · LRV 44
PPG1030-3 · #B0B6A2 · ΔE 5.01 · LRV 45
PPG1124-4 · #B2B9A5 · ΔE 5.46 · LRV 47

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.95
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
440-2DB · #BEB5A9 · ΔE 4.95 · LRV 47
424-2DB · #AFB5A2 · ΔE 5.02 · LRV 45
441-3DB · #C0B2A1 · ΔE 5.38 · LRV 46
442-3DB · #B9B2A9 · ΔE 5.61 · LRV 45
447-2DB · #BCAFA4 · ΔE 7.06 · LRV 44
HGSW 3505 · #BCB099 · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 44
HGSW 7543 · #BCB099 · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 44
HGSW 3455 · #C0AF97 · ΔE 5.64 · LRV 44
HGSW 2486 · #C0B2A2 · ΔE 5.67 · LRV 45
HGSW 7037 · #C0B2A2 · ΔE 5.67 · LRV 45

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.54
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6242 · #B9B5A4 · ΔE 1.54 · LRV 43
DE6256 · #B6B5A0 · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 43
DE6221 · #BBB3A2 · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 43
DET627 · #BAB4A6 · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 46
DEBN64 · #BCB19F · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 44

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.08
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-113 · #B7AF9F · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 43
JG-19 · #BDB7AC · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 48
JG-106 · #BFB09A · ΔE 4.89 · LRV 44
JG-46 · #B3B9AA · ΔE 5.33 · LRV 47
JG-59 · #ADB5A5 · ΔE 5.97 · LRV 45

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.49
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 18 · #B0AF9B · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 42
NO. 75 · #B8B497 · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 45
NO. 234 · #BABBA5 · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 49
NO. 91 · #AEB2A4 · ΔE 4.74 · LRV 44
NO. 293 · #C1B2A2 · ΔE 6.15 · LRV 46

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.62
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0225 · #C1B7A1 · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 48
0345 · #B7AE92 · ΔE 3.15 · LRV 42
0204 · #BBB2A5 · ΔE 4.48 · LRV 45
0189 · #BFAF9C · ΔE 5.91 · LRV 44
H073 · #B0B8AA · ΔE 6.17 · LRV 46

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.06
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0225 · #C0B5A0 · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 46
0350 · #C3B89F · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 49
0211 · #BFB6A9 · ΔE 4.57 · LRV 48
0197 · #C0B6A8 · ΔE 4.59 · LRV 48
0204 · #B8AEA2 · ΔE 5.44 · LRV 44

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.03
All neutral at Rodda →
CA158 · #B6B39F · ΔE 1.03 · LRV 45
R056 · #B4B29D · ΔE 1.63 · LRV 44
CA157 · #B3B2A1 · ΔE 2.31 · LRV 44
CA170 · #B1B29E · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 44
CA046 · #BDAF9F · ΔE 5.72 · LRV 44

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.32
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-894 · #B8AF9A · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 43
Vex
C2-927 · #B9B5A6 · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 46
C2-909 · #BFB5A1 · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 47
BD30 · #BEB19B · ΔE 3.9 · LRV 45
C2-876 · #C1B398 · ΔE 4.2 · LRV 46

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.24
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-MD-48 · #B5B9A6 · ΔE 4.24 · LRV 47
PNT100-LT-13 · #C2B8B2 · ΔE 8.31 · LRV 49
PNT100-LT-09 · #C1C3C0 · ΔE 8.8 · LRV 54
PNT100-MD-49 · #ABBD9F · ΔE 9.89 · LRV 48
PNT100-MD-43 · #9AB0AB · ΔE 12.28 · LRV 41

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.35
All neutral at Portola Paints →
SEVILLA · #BDB6A2 · ΔE 1.35 · LRV 47
TIKAL · #BDB49A · ΔE 2.25 · LRV 46
PIANO ROOM · #BAB6AB · ΔE 4.09 · LRV 47
ABERDEEN · #B2B4AA · ΔE 5.05 · LRV 45
SIMMER DOWN · #BAB3B6 · ΔE 12.35 · LRV 46

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.11
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
PARIS GREY · #BEC0B3 · ΔE 5.11 · LRV 52
VERSAILLES · #C4B58A · ΔE 7.17 · LRV 47
CHICAGO GREY · #BABAB9 · ΔE 8.89 · LRV 49
PALOMA · #BFB5B3 · ΔE 10.33 · LRV 47
SVENSKA BLUE · #A4BEB7 · ΔE 12.79 · LRV 48

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.44
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-LF · #A4AB95 · ΔE 6.44 · LRV 35
BD-CT · #A89E8A · ΔE 6.64 · LRV 33
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 6.96 · LRV 38
BD-UD · #A4B5BB · ΔE 14.11 · LRV 41
BD-RO · #D2A299 · ΔE 19.95 · LRV 38

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.58
All neutral at Rust-Oleum →
371674 · #A5A78F · ΔE 5.58 · LRV 38
285143 · #B6B9BE · ΔE 12.43 · LRV 48
371675 · #8CA8A9 · ΔE 15.51 · LRV 36
285142 · #E2CDCC · ΔE 16.09 · LRV 64
285139 · #ACCECD · ΔE 16.24 · LRV 57

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.06
All neutral at Kompozit →
0225 · #C0B5A0 · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 47
0350 · #C3B89F · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 48
0211 · #BFB6A9 · ΔE 4.57 · LRV 47
0197 · #C0B6A8 · ΔE 4.59 · LRV 47
0204 · #B8AEA2 · ΔE 5.44 · LRV 43

Similar Glidden colors

closest in the Glidden deck

The nearest shades to Chimayo Sage within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

45YY 44/115 · LRV 44
40YY 44/095 · LRV 44
PPG1028-3 · LRV 47
PPG1021-3 · LRV 44
PPG1030-3 · LRV 46
90YY 46/148 · LRV 46

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #B9B49F in HSL space. Pair Chimayo Sage with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#B9B49F + #9FA4B9
TRIADIC
#B9B49F · #9FB9B4 · #B49FB9
ANALOGOUS
#B9A79F · #B9B49F · #B1B99F

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.08:1 fail
Sample text on black
10.09:1 AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Glidden Chimayo Sage Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Chimayo 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 Glidden 60YY 44/110 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Chimayo Sage

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Chimayo Sage is Outrigger (SW 9517) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Outrigger swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Chimayo Sage

Behr's nearest match is Court Green (QE-34), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Chimayo Sage without repainting risk. See the full Court Green swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Chimayo Sage

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Urban Sophisticate (CSP-160), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chimayo Sage without repainting risk. See the full Urban Sophisticate swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Chimayo Sage

Valspar's nearest match is Patrick's Eyes (T690), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46.3 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chimayo Sage without repainting risk. See the full Patrick's Eyes swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Chimayo Sage

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Chimayo Sage is Pine Crush (PPG1028-3) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pine Crush swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Chimayo Sage

Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Chimayo Sage — the nearest deck color, Grayed Pebble (441-3DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5.38). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Glidden 60YY 44/110 instead. See the full Grayed Pebble swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Chimayo Sage

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Chimayo Sage is Intertwined (HGSW 3505) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Intertwined swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Chimayo Sage

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Turtle Trail (DE6256), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Chimayo Sage without repainting risk. See the full Turtle Trail swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Chimayo Sage

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Chimayo Sage. The nearest is Embossed Letter (JG-106) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Chimayo Sage

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Chimayo Sage is Ball Green (NO. 75) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ball Green swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Chimayo Sage

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Chimayo Sage. The nearest is Marshy Habitat (0204) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Chimayo Sage

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Chimayo Sage is Roman Ruins (0225) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Chimayo Sage

Rodda's nearest match is Celadon (CA158), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Chimayo Sage without repainting risk. See the full Celadon swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Chimayo Sage

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Chimayo Sage is Vex (C2-927) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vex swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Chimayo Sage

Clare has no exact twin of Chimayo Sage. The nearest is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Money Moves swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Chimayo Sage

At Portola Paints, the closest color to Chimayo Sage is Tikal (TIKAL) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tikal swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Chimayo Sage

Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Chimayo Sage — the nearest deck color, Paloma (PALOMA), is clearly different (ΔE 10.33). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden 60YY 44/110 instead. See the full Paloma swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Chimayo Sage

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Chimayo Sage — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 6.44). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 60YY 44/110 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Chimayo Sage

Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Chimayo Sage — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 12.43). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 60YY 44/110 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Chimayo Sage

At Kompozit, the closest color to Chimayo Sage is Roman Ruins (0225) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →

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