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GLIDDEN · 90YY 75/120

Glidden Light Sage#B2B9A5 · LRV 75

Light Sage reads as a green / cool — very light — near-white, broadens small spaces. The notes below cover the spec, what Glidden 90YY 75/120 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

GLIDDEN LIGHT SAGE
RGB 178, 185, 165 LRV 75

Color spec

Brand Glidden
Name Light Sage
SKU 90YY 75/120
Hex #B2B9A5
RGB 178, 185, 165
HSL 81°, 12%, 69%
LRV 75
Undertone green / cool
Family Green

About Glidden Light Sage

Light Sage is very light — LRV 75, close to white. It opens up small or dim rooms and keeps walls feeling airy. 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. In north light it can read slightly cooler; a warm white trim alongside keeps it from going clinical.

Light Sage shines on ceilings, trim and in small or low-light rooms where you need to stretch the light — and as a calm whole-home backdrop. 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 2.81
All green at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6177 · #BBBCA7 · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 49
SW 2825 · #AEBEA6 · ΔE 3.76 · LRV 49
SW 6212 · #ADBBB2 · ΔE 5.06 · LRV 48
SW 6198 · #B6B5AB · ΔE 5.88 · LRV 46
SW 49 · #B8B2A2 · ΔE 6.64 · LRV 45

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.99
All green at Behr →
N320-4 · #B3BBA9 · ΔE 0.99 · LRV 48
PPU11-09 · #B0B5A1 · ΔE 1.28 · LRV 45
ICC-56 · #B0B7A8 · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 46
790D-4 · #ADBAA9 · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 47
QE-34 · #B8B6A1 · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 46

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.74
All green at Benjamin Moore →
HC-114 · #B1B7A2 · ΔE 0.74 · LRV 45
HC-139 · #B0BAA4 · ΔE 1.43 · LRV 47
1495 · #B6B8A5 · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 47
CC-550 · #B6B8A5 · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 47
508 · #B8B8A1 · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 47

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.61
All green at Valspar →
T626 · #AFB9A8 · ΔE 1.61 · LRV 46.6
T628 · #B7BAA3 · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 47.9
T677 · #B7B8A6 · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 47.1
M208 · #ADBBAD · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 47.5
8004-29C · #B8B8AA · ΔE 4.16 · LRV 47

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All green at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1124-4 · #B2B9A5 · ΔE 0 · LRV 47
PPG1030-3 · #B0B6A2 · ΔE 0.86 · LRV 45
PPG1028-3 · #B6B8A5 · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 47
PPG1129-4 · #B3BFAF · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 50
PPG1027-3 · #BEB9A2 · ΔE 5.38 · LRV 48

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.16
All green at Dutch Boy →
424-2DB · #AFB5A2 · ΔE 1.16 · LRV 45
326-3DB · #B4BA9E · ΔE 2.77 · LRV 47
327-3DB · #ADB69A · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 45
422-3DB · #BCBAAB · ΔE 4.85 · LRV 49
426-4DB · #B0B8B2 · ΔE 5.84 · LRV 47
HGSW 3246 · #BBBCA7 · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 49
HGSW 6177 · #BBBCA7 · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 49
HGSW 3296 · #ADBBB2 · ΔE 5.06 · LRV 46
HGSW 3276 · #B6B5AB · ΔE 5.88 · LRV 46
HGSW 6198 · #B6B5AB · ΔE 5.88 · LRV 46

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.16
All green at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6263 · #B1B6A3 · ΔE 1.16 · LRV 42
DEC780 · #B6BAA4 · ΔE 1.46 · LRV 45
DE6270 · #B5B8A8 · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 44
DE5654 · #AEBDA8 · ΔE 3.14 · LRV 45
DEGR43 · #B6B7A9 · ΔE 3.75 · LRV 47

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.87
All green at Magnolia Home →
JG-59 · #ADB5A5 · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 45
JG-46 · #B3B9AA · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 47
JG-68 · #A8B4A6 · ΔE 3.33 · LRV 44
JG-63 · #AFBCAF · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 48
JG-19 · #BDB7AC · ΔE 7.85 · LRV 48

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.74
All green at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 234 · #BABBA5 · ΔE 2.74 · LRV 49
NO. 91 · #AEB2A4 · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 44
NO. 84 · #ADBDB2 · ΔE 4.87 · LRV 48
NO. 75 · #B8B497 · ΔE 5.49 · LRV 45
NO. 22 · #B5BBB4 · ΔE 5.55 · LRV 49

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.34
All green at Diamond Vogel →
H073 · #B0B8AA · ΔE 2.34 · LRV 46
0456 · #ACB8AA · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 46
0441 · #B0B7AE · ΔE 4.49 · LRV 46
0463 · #AAB7AE · ΔE 4.92 · LRV 45
0581 · #B7BAB1 · ΔE 5.09 · LRV 48

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.8
All green at Hirshfield's →
H0073 · #B0B9AC · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 47
0581 · #B6B8B0 · ΔE 5.71 · LRV 47
0477 · #ACB8B2 · ΔE 6 · LRV 47
H0143 · #B5B5AF · ΔE 7.16 · LRV 46
0225 · #C0B5A0 · ΔE 8.43 · LRV 46

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.17
All green at Rodda →
CA177 · #B4B8AB · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 47
CA157 · #B3B2A1 · ΔE 4.12 · LRV 44
R056 · #B4B29D · ΔE 4.22 · LRV 44
CA158 · #B6B39F · ΔE 4.62 · LRV 45
CA185 · #A9B9B0 · ΔE 5.44 · LRV 46

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.11
All green at C2 Paint →
C2-684 · #B1BAA4 · ΔE 1.11 · LRV 47
C2-686 · #B1B699 · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 45
C2-943 · #BCBCAD · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 50
Vex
C2-927 · #B9B5A6 · ΔE 5.75 · LRV 46
C2-909 · #BFB5A1 · ΔE 8.03 · LRV 47

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.37
All green at Clare →
PNT100-MD-48 · #B5B9A6 · ΔE 1.37 · LRV 47
PNT100-MD-49 · #ABBD9F · ΔE 5.21 · LRV 48
PNT100-MD-43 · #9AB0AB · ΔE 8.59 · LRV 41
PNT100-LT-09 · #C1C3C0 · ΔE 8.68 · LRV 54
PNT100-LT-13 · #C2B8B2 · ΔE 11.86 · LRV 49

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.93
All green at Portola Paints →
ABERDEEN · #B2B4AA · ΔE 4.93 · LRV 45
SEVILLA · #BDB6A2 · ΔE 6.49 · LRV 47
PIANO ROOM · #BAB6AB · ΔE 6.84 · LRV 47
TIKAL · #BDB49A · ΔE 7.27 · LRV 46
COSTA · #AABEBF · ΔE 10.05 · LRV 49

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.39
All green at Annie Sloan →
PARIS GREY · #BEC0B3 · ΔE 4.39 · LRV 52
SVENSKA BLUE · #A4BEB7 · ΔE 8.32 · LRV 48
CHICAGO GREY · #BABAB9 · ΔE 9.6 · LRV 49
VERSAILLES · #C4B58A · ΔE 10.85 · LRV 47
PALOMA · #BFB5B3 · ΔE 13.61 · LRV 47

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.06
All green at Backdrop →
BD-LF · #A4AB95 · ΔE 4.06 · LRV 35
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 6.49 · LRV 38
BD-UD · #A4B5BB · ΔE 12.28 · LRV 41
BD-LO · #A4C2D2 · ΔE 17.3 · LRV 51
BD-RO · #D2A299 · ΔE 25.83 · LRV 38

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.5
All green at Rust-Oleum →
371674 · #A5A78F · ΔE 5.5 · LRV 38
285139 · #ACCECD · ΔE 12.27 · LRV 57
371675 · #8CA8A9 · ΔE 12.49 · LRV 36
285143 · #B6B9BE · ΔE 12.5 · LRV 48
285142 · #E2CDCC · ΔE 19.83 · LRV 64

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.04
All green at Kompozit →
0441 · #ACB4AC · ΔE 5.04 · LRV 44
0581 · #B6B8B0 · ΔE 5.71 · LRV 47
0477 · #ACB8B2 · ΔE 6 · LRV 46
0225 · #C0B5A0 · ΔE 8.43 · LRV 47
0211 · #BFB6A9 · ΔE 8.85 · LRV 47

Similar Glidden colors

closest in the Glidden deck

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

PPG1030-3 · LRV 46
PPG1028-3 · LRV 47
10GY 45/126 · LRV 45
90YY 46/148 · LRV 46
60YY 44/110 · LRV 44
10GY 48/163 · LRV 48

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #B2B9A5 in HSL space. Pair Light Sage with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#B2B9A5 + #ACA5B9
TRIADIC
#B2B9A5 · #A5B2B9 · #B9A5B2
ANALOGOUS
#B9B6A5 · #B2B9A5 · #A8B9A5

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.02:1 fail
Sample text on black
10.38:1 AAA

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

Glidden Light Sage Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Light 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 90YY 75/120 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Light Sage

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Light Sage. The nearest is Colonial Revival Sea Green (SW 2825) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 49 vs 75). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Colonial Revival Sea Green swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Light Sage

The closest Behr equivalent of Light Sage is Camping Tent (N320-4). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and runs noticeably darker (LRV 48 vs 75). If Behr is your counter, order Camping Tent and you'll get the same color. See the full Camping Tent swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Light Sage

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Salisbury Green (HC-139), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 47 vs 75) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Light Sage without repainting risk. See the full Salisbury Green swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Light Sage

Valspar's nearest match is Fanfare (T626), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 46.6 vs 75) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Light Sage without repainting risk. See the full Fanfare swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Light Sage

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Light Sage is Light Sage (PPG1124-4). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and runs noticeably darker (LRV 47 vs 75). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Light Sage and you'll get the same color. See the full Light Sage swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Light Sage

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Light Sage is Saged Green (326-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 47 vs 75) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saged Green swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Light Sage

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Light Sage is Softened Green (HGSW 3246) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 49 vs 75) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Softened Green swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Light Sage

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Tickled Crow (DEC780), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 45 vs 75) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Light Sage without repainting risk. See the full Tickled Crow swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Light Sage

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Light Sage is Flower Jar (JG-46) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 47 vs 75) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flower Jar swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Light Sage

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Light Sage is Vert de Terre (NO. 234) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 49 vs 75) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vert de Terre swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Light Sage

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Light Sage is Dewkissed Rain (H073) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 46 vs 75) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dewkissed Rain swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Light Sage

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Light Sage is Morning Dew (H0073) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 47 vs 75) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Morning Dew swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Light Sage

At Rodda, the closest color to Light Sage is Feldspar (CA177) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 47 vs 75) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Feldspar swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Light Sage

C2 Paint's nearest match is Balsam (C2-684), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 47 vs 75) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Light Sage without repainting risk. See the full Balsam swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Light Sage

Clare's nearest match is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 47 vs 75) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Light Sage without repainting risk. See the full Money Moves swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Light Sage

Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Light Sage — the nearest deck color, Sevilla (SEVILLA), is clearly different (ΔE 6.49). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden 90YY 75/120 instead. See the full Sevilla swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Light Sage

Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Light Sage — the nearest deck color, Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 8.32). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden 90YY 75/120 instead. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Light Sage

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Light Sage — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 12.28). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 90YY 75/120 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Light Sage

Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Light Sage — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 12.5). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 90YY 75/120 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Light Sage

Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Light Sage — the nearest deck color, Fossilized (0581), is clearly different (ΔE 5.71). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Glidden 90YY 75/120 instead. See the full Fossilized swatch →

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