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Sherwin-Williams Clary SageSW 6178 · #ACAD97 · LRV 41

Clary Sage reads as a warm yellow tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Sherwin-Williams SW 6178 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CLARY SAGE
RGB 172, 173, 151LRV 41

Color spec

BrandSherwin-Williams
NameClary Sage
SKUSW 6178
Hex#ACAD97
RGB172, 173, 151
HSL63°, 12%, 64%
LRV41
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyGray
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About Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage

Clary Sage sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.

Clary Sage is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.

Closest matches by brand

18 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 gray from that brand.

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.32
All gray at Behr →
730D-4 · #A9AE94 · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 41
MQ6-27 · #ACA995 · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 39
PPU10-06 · #ACB094 · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 42
ICC-67 · #A9AC9D · ΔE 2.74 · LRV 40

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.15
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
CSP-795 · #ACAE92 · ΔE 2.15 · LRV 41
1502 · #AFAB93 · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 40
HC-111 · #AFAB93 · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 40
1487 · #AEAA9A · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 40

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.9
All gray at Valspar →
8003-30D · #A9AB94 · ΔE 0.9 · LRV 40
M311 · #AAAB99 · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 39.9
T679 · #ACA996 · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 39.5
V097-3 · #A6AE9B · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 40.9

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.54
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1029-4 · #ADAD96 · ΔE 0.54 · LRV 41
PPG1125-4 · #ACAF96 · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 42
PPG11-20 · #ADAA96 · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 40
PPG1032-3 · #ADAA9A · ΔE 3.31 · LRV 40

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.95
All gray at Glidden →
PPG1029-4 · #AEAD96 · ΔE 0.95 · LRV 41
PPG1125-4 · #ACAF95 · ΔE 1.76 · LRV 42
PPG11-20 · #ADAA96 · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 40
PPG1032-3 · #AEAB9A · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 40

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.97
All gray at Dutch Boy →
423-3DB · #ABA793 · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 38
422-4DB · #B0AB9C · ΔE 4.43 · LRV 41
421-3DB · #B2AC9C · ΔE 4.58 · LRV 41
HGSW 3245 · #ACAD97 · ΔE 0 · LRV 41
HGSW 6178 · #ACAD97 · ΔE 0 · LRV 41
HGSW 3235 · #B2AC96 · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 41
HGSW 6164 · #B2AC96 · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 41

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.04
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DEBN71 · #B3AE99 · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 42
DEGR35 · #AEA898 · ΔE 4.66 · LRV 39
DEBN68 · #B5AC91 · ΔE 4.71 · LRV 41
DEC771 · #B3AB98 · ΔE 4.82 · LRV 38

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.06
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-51 · #AFB196 · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 43

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.48
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 18 · #B0AF9B · ΔE 1.48 · LRV 42
NO. 11 · #B1AC8E · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 41
NO. G3 · #ADAB9D · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 40

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.82
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0372 · #B0AB94 · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 40
0421 · #ACADA0 · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 41

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.62
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0372 · #ADA791 · ΔE 3.62 · LRV 39
0421 · #A7A89B · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 40

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.04
All gray at Rodda →
CA169 · #ACAA97 · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 40
CA178 · #AAAEA2 · ΔE 4.03 · LRV 41
CA164 · #AEADA1 · ΔE 4.28 · LRV 42
CA153 · #B5AE9B · ΔE 4.39 · LRV 42

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.95
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-941 · #ACAEA2 · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 42
C2-892 · #B1A995 · ΔE 4.68 · LRV 40
C2-685 · #B1A88D · ΔE 4.82 · LRV 39

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.63
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-MD-48 · #B5B9A6 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 47

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.77
All gray at Backdrop →
BD-LF · #A4AB95 · ΔE 2.77 · LRV 35

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.07
All gray at Rust-Oleum →
371674 · #A5A78F · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 38

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.62
All gray at Kompozit →
0372 · #ADA791 · ΔE 3.62 · LRV 39
0421 · #A7A89B · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 39

Similar Sherwin-Williams colors

closest in the Sherwin-Williams deck

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

SW 7741 · LRV 41
SW 6164 · LRV 41
SW 2860 · LRV 42
SW 6171 · LRV 41
SW 7644 · LRV 41
SW 6185 · LRV 41

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #ACAD97 in HSL space. Pair Clary Sage with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#ACAD97 + #9897AD
TRIADIC
#ACAD97 · #97ACAD · #AD97AC
ANALOGOUS
#ADA397 · #ACAD97 · #A1AD97

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.29:1fail
Sample text on black
9.18:1AAA

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

Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Clary 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6178 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Clary Sage

At Behr, the closest color to Clary Sage is Garden Wall (730D-4) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garden Wall swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Clary Sage

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Clary Sage is Cheyenne Green (1502) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cheyenne Green swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Clary Sage

Valspar's nearest match is Ara Glen (M311), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.9 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Clary Sage without repainting risk. See the full Ara Glen swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Clary Sage

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Clary Sage is Photo Gray (PPG1029-4). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Photo Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Photo Gray swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Clary Sage

The closest Glidden equivalent of Clary Sage is Photo Gray (PPG1029-4). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Glidden is your counter, order Photo Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Photo Gray swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Clary Sage

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Clary Sage. The nearest is Promenade Gray (422-4DB) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Promenade Gray swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Clary Sage

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Clary Sage is Clary Sage (HGSW 3245). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Clary Sage and you'll get the same color. See the full Clary Sage swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Clary Sage

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Clary Sage is Stepping Stone (DEBN71) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stepping Stone swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Clary Sage

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Clary Sage is Seasonal (JG-51) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seasonal swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Clary Sage

Farrow & Ball's nearest match is French Gray (NO. 18), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Clary Sage without repainting risk. See the full French Gray swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Clary Sage

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Clary Sage is Historic Shade (0372) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Historic Shade swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Clary Sage

At Rodda, the closest color to Clary Sage is Greenhouse (CA169) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greenhouse swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Clary Sage

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Clary Sage. The nearest is Burlap (C2-892) at ΔE 4.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Burlap swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Clary Sage

At Backdrop, the closest color to Clary Sage is Le Freak (BD-LF) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 35 vs 41) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Le Freak swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Clary Sage

At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Clary Sage is Tate Green (371674) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tate Green swatch →

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