Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Dark Sage |
| SKU | PPG1124-6 |
| Hex | #6E775B |
| RGB | 110, 119, 91 |
| HSL | 79°, 13%, 41% |
| LRV | 17 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About PPG / Glidden Dark Sage
With an LRV of 17, Dark Sage is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Dark Sage works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
12 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 green from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Clare
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Dark Sage within PPG / 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 #6E775B in HSL space. Pair Dark 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.
PPG / Glidden Dark Sage Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dark 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1124-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Dark Sage
At Behr, the closest color to Dark Sage is Herb Cornucopia (MQ6-53) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Herb Cornucopia swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dark Sage
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Dark Sage. The nearest is In the Garden (CSP-805) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full In the Garden swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dark Sage
The closest Glidden equivalent of Dark Sage is Dark Sage (PPG1124-6). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). If Glidden is your counter, order Dark Sage and you'll get the same color. See the full Dark Sage swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dark Sage
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Olive You! (325-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Dark Sage without repainting risk. See the full Olive You! swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dark Sage
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Dark Sage. The nearest is Celery Seeds (JG-58) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Celery Seeds swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dark Sage
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Dark Sage. The nearest is Dyrehaven (NO. 9819) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dyrehaven swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dark Sage
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Dark Sage. The nearest is Boardman (H0089) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Boardman swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Dark Sage
Clare's nearest match is Daily Greens (PNT100-DP-61), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Dark Sage without repainting risk. See the full Daily Greens swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dark Sage
Kompozit's nearest match is Bowling Green (0437), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 17) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Dark Sage without repainting risk. See the full Bowling Green swatch →