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GLIDDEN · 10GY 54/150

Glidden Elfin Sage#BFC7AB · LRV 54

Elfin Sage reads as a green / cool — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the spec, what Glidden 10GY 54/150 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

GLIDDEN ELFIN SAGE
RGB 191, 199, 171 LRV 54

Color spec

Brand Glidden
Name Elfin Sage
SKU 10GY 54/150
Hex #BFC7AB
RGB 191, 199, 171
HSL 77°, 20%, 73%
LRV 54
Undertone green / cool
Family Green

About Glidden Elfin Sage

At LRV 54, Elfin Sage is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its green 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Elfin Sage is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.

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 green from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.78
All green at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9673 · #C2CCAC · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 58
SW 7747 · #BDC0A0 · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 51
SW 9678 · #BDCBBB · ΔE 4.8 · LRV 57
SW 6443 · #B3CBAA · ΔE 5.34 · LRV 55
SW 7738 · #CDC4AE · ΔE 8.11 · LRV 56

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.84
All green at Behr →
PPU10-08 · #C0C6A9 · ΔE 0.84 · LRV 54
PPU10-8 · #C0C6A9 · ΔE 0.84 · LRV 54
MQ6-50 · #C1C6AA · ΔE 1.16 · LRV 55
780D-4 · #BAC4A7 · ΔE 1.21 · LRV 53
BXC-19 · #BDC5AE · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 54

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.56
All green at Benjamin Moore →
438 · #C0CBB1 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 57
HC-119 · #BFCBAD · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 57
501 · #C3C6A4 · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 53
507 · #C3C7B1 · ΔE 2.67 · LRV 54
443 · #BAC9B4 · ΔE 3.47 · LRV 56

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2
All green at Valspar →
M301 · #BDC8B1 · ΔE 2 · LRV 55.3
M236 · #BDCBB0 · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 56.8
5006-3B · #BCC5B1 · ΔE 2.77 · LRV 53.6
T638 · #C4C6AF · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 55.1
V061-2 · #BBCBAA · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 56

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.61
All green at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1121-4 · #BBC5A5 · ΔE 1.61 · LRV 53
PPG1115-4 · #C2C5A5 · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 54
PPG1030-2 · #C2C6B2 · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 55
PPG1126-4 · #BFC2AD · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 53
PPG1113-3 · #C5C1A3 · ΔE 5 · LRV 53

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.55
All green at Dutch Boy →
325-2DB · #BBC19F · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 51
328-2DB · #BECBB6 · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 57
227-2DB · #C0C69E · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 54
324-2DB · #C0C09C · ΔE 4.18 · LRV 51
422-2DB · #C5C4B5 · ΔE 6.37 · LRV 54
HGSW 7747 · #BDC0A0 · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 51
HGSW 2266 · #B3CBAA · ΔE 5.34 · LRV 55
HGSW 6443 · #B3CBAA · ΔE 5.34 · LRV 55
HGSW 3506 · #CBC0AD · ΔE 9.81 · LRV 54
HGSW 7542 · #CBC0AD · ΔE 9.81 · LRV 54

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.22
All green at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5528 · #C7C7A1 · ΔE 4.22 · LRV 51
DEC782 · #B9C3B3 · ΔE 4.35 · LRV 49
DEC775 · #C7C4A5 · ΔE 4.49 · LRV 50
DE6234 · #C5C0AC · ΔE 6.66 · LRV 49
DESS22 · #C8C0A6 · ΔE 7.06 · LRV 52

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.16
All green at Magnolia Home →
JG-56 · #BEC3B2 · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 53
JG-48 · #C2BFA2 · ΔE 4.73 · LRV 51
JG-50 · #C3C198 · ΔE 5.48 · LRV 52
JG-06 · #B9BFB5 · ΔE 6.99 · LRV 51
JG-18 · #CDCABC · ΔE 7.62 · LRV 59

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.75
All green at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 32 · #C4C6A5 · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 55
NO. 266 · #BEC1B3 · ΔE 5.69 · LRV 52
NO. 15 · #C6C0AA · ΔE 6.71 · LRV 53
NO. 4 · #C7BFAB · ΔE 8.1 · LRV 52
NO. 211 · #C9BFAB · ΔE 9.09 · LRV 53

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.99
All green at Diamond Vogel →
0750 · #BFC9A7 · ΔE 1.99 · LRV 56
0427 · #BDC5AF · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 54
0407 · #C4C7A6 · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 55
0358 · #CAC5AE · ΔE 6 · LRV 55
0378 · #CAC4AC · ΔE 6.31 · LRV 55

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.56
All green at Hirshfield's →
0434 · #C0CBB1 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 57
0427 · #BBC3AD · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 52
0750 · #BCC7A4 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 54
0407 · #C0C4A2 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 53
0414 · #C6C7B0 · ΔE 3.44 · LRV 56

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.44
All green at Rodda →
CA175 · #BCBFAD · ΔE 4.44 · LRV 51
CA152 · #C9C5B1 · ΔE 6.15 · LRV 55
CA159 · #CDC6A9 · ΔE 6.29 · LRV 56
CA146 · #CEC5A1 · ΔE 7.1 · LRV 56
CA145 · #CBC1AB · ΔE 8.62 · LRV 54

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.11
All green at C2 Paint →
C2-687 · #C6C8B1 · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 56
C2-670 · #C9C5A6 · ΔE 4.91 · LRV 55
C2-944 · #C7C4B0 · ΔE 5.7 · LRV 55
C2-929 · #C6C2AC · ΔE 5.74 · LRV 54
BD78 · #C8C1A4 · ΔE 6.33 · LRV 53

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.78
All green at Clare →
PNT100-LT-70 · #C9CDB9 · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 60
PNT100-MD-47 · #C4CEBD · ΔE 4.33 · LRV 60
PNT100-LT-46 · #C1CFC2 · ΔE 6.1 · LRV 60
PNT100-LT-10 · #C1CAC5 · ΔE 9 · LRV 58
PNT100-LT-09 · #C1C3C0 · ΔE 10.6 · LRV 54

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 10.21
All green at Portola Paints →
LUMIERE · #CCC8C0 · ΔE 10.21 · LRV 58
EL MATADOR · #DBC6A9 · ΔE 12.77 · LRV 58
ANTIGUA · #DAC2A4 · ΔE 13.9 · LRV 56
LA CONCHITA · #DBC3AA · ΔE 14.79 · LRV 57
TOPANGA · #D4C0AF · ΔE 14.89 · LRV 55

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.32
All green at Annie Sloan →
PARIS GREY · #BEC0B3 · ΔE 6.32 · LRV 52
SVENSKA BLUE · #A4BEB7 · ΔE 10.23 · LRV 48
VERSAILLES · #C4B58A · ΔE 10.45 · LRV 47
CHICAGO GREY · #BABAB9 · ΔE 12.26 · LRV 49
OLD OCHRE · #DFC9A9 · ΔE 12.88 · LRV 60

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 8.81
All green at Backdrop →
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 8.81 · LRV 65
BD-EA · #E5C580 · ΔE 15.72 · LRV 60
BD-AU · #E5C8B7 · ΔE 18.97 · LRV 60
BD-LO · #A4C2D2 · ΔE 19.89 · LRV 51
BD-BG · #E5BEB0 · ΔE 23.27 · LRV 53

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 8.78
All green at Rust-Oleum →
371674 · #A5A78F · ΔE 8.78 · LRV 38
398641 · #E2D7B0 · ΔE 9.15 · LRV 68
285139 · #ACCECD · ΔE 13.1 · LRV 57
285143 · #B6B9BE · ΔE 15.39 · LRV 48
285142 · #E2CDCC · ΔE 21.2 · LRV 64

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.56
All green at Kompozit →
0434 · #C0CBB1 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 57
0427 · #BBC3AD · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 53
0750 · #BCC7A4 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 54
0407 · #C0C4A2 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 53
0414 · #C6C7B0 · ΔE 3.44 · LRV 56

Similar Glidden colors

closest in the Glidden deck

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

PPG1115-4 · LRV 55
90YY 52/138 · LRV 52
PPG1121-4 · LRV 54
PPG1030-2 · LRV 56
PPG1126-4 · LRV 53
10GY 56/184 · LRV 56

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #BFC7AB in HSL space. Pair Elfin Sage with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#BFC7AB + #B3ABC7
TRIADIC
#BFC7AB · #ABBFC7 · #C7ABBF
ANALOGOUS
#C7C1AB · #BFC7AB · #B1C7AB

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.75:1 fail
Sample text on black
11.97:1 AAA

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

Glidden Elfin Sage Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Elfin 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 10GY 54/150 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Elfin Sage

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Valleyview (SW 9673), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 58 vs 54) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Elfin Sage without repainting risk. See the full Valleyview swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Elfin Sage

The closest Behr equivalent of Elfin Sage is Minted Lemon (PPU10-08). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 54). If Behr is your counter, order Minted Lemon and you'll get the same color. See the full Minted Lemon swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Elfin Sage

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Elfin Sage is Mesquite (501) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 54) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mesquite swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Elfin Sage

At Valspar, the closest color to Elfin Sage is Jade Cameo (M301) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 55.3 vs 54) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jade Cameo swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Elfin Sage

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Elfin Sage is Sage Splendor (PPG1115-4) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 54) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sage Splendor swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Elfin Sage

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Elfin Sage is Countryside (328-2DB) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 54) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Countryside swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Elfin Sage

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Elfin Sage — the nearest deck color, Botany Green (HGSW 2266), is clearly different (ΔE 5.34). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden 10GY 54/150 instead. See the full Botany Green swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Elfin Sage

Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Elfin Sage. The nearest is Sea Glass (DEC775) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 50 vs 54). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sea Glass swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Elfin Sage

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Elfin Sage. The nearest is Clean Lines (JG-56) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 54). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Clean Lines swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Elfin Sage

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Elfin Sage is Cooking Apple Green (NO. 32) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 55 vs 54) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cooking Apple Green swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Elfin Sage

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Elfin Sage is Vapor (0407) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 55 vs 54) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vapor swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Elfin Sage

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Elfin Sage is Wispy Mint (0750) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 54) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wispy Mint swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Elfin Sage

Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Elfin Sage — the nearest deck color, Lichen (CA152), is clearly different (ΔE 6.15). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden 10GY 54/150 instead. See the full Lichen swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Elfin Sage

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Elfin Sage is Leap Year (C2-687) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 56 vs 54) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Leap Year swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Elfin Sage

Clare has no exact twin of Elfin Sage. The nearest is All The Sage (PNT100-LT-70) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 60 vs 54). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full All The Sage swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Elfin Sage

Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Elfin Sage — the nearest deck color, Lumiere (LUMIERE), is clearly different (ΔE 10.21). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden 10GY 54/150 instead. See the full Lumiere swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Elfin Sage

Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Elfin Sage — the nearest deck color, Paris Grey (PARIS GREY), is clearly different (ΔE 6.32). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden 10GY 54/150 instead. See the full Paris Grey swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Elfin Sage

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Elfin Sage — the nearest deck color, Real Real (BD-RR), is clearly different (ΔE 8.81). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 10GY 54/150 instead. See the full Real Real swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Elfin Sage

Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Elfin Sage — the nearest deck color, Serenity Blue (285139), is clearly different (ΔE 13.1). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 10GY 54/150 instead. See the full Serenity Blue swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Elfin Sage

At Kompozit, the closest color to Elfin Sage is Wispy Mint (0750) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 54) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wispy Mint swatch →

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