Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Clary Sage |
| SKU | SW 6178 |
| Hex | #ACAD97 |
| RGB | 172, 173, 151 |
| HSL | 63°, 12%, 64% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Gray |
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 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 gray from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
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 →