Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Chimayo Sage |
| SKU | 60YY 44/110 |
| Hex | #B9B49F |
| RGB | 185, 180, 159 |
| HSL | 48°, 16%, 67% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| 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 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
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 →
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
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Ash Grey (NO. W9), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Chimayo Sage without repainting risk. See the full Ash Grey 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 →
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 →