CP

Valspar Platinum Sage8003-27B · #D3CEB3 · LRV 61

Platinum Sage reads as a warm yellow tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Valspar 8003-27B actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

VALSPAR PLATINUM SAGE
RGB 211, 206, 179LRV 61

Color spec

BrandValspar
NamePlatinum Sage
SKU8003-27B
Hex#D3CEB3
RGB211, 206, 179
HSL51°, 27%, 76%
LRV61
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyNeutral
See Valspar Platinum Sage on your own walls — upload a room photo.SEE IT IN YOUR ROOM →

About Valspar Platinum Sage

At LRV 61, Platinum Sage is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Platinum 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. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.

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 neutral from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.26
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 29 · #CDCDB4 · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 60
SW 6162 · #D1CCB9 · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 60
SW 9511 · #D8CFBA · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 63
SW 9508 · #D7C9AE · ΔE 4.26 · LRV 59

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.5
All neutral at Behr →
N300-3 · #D2CEB4 · ΔE 0.5 · LRV 61
MQ6-55 · #D2CCAF · ΔE 0.86 · LRV 60
YL-W11 · #D5CDAF · ΔE 1.48 · LRV 61
ECC-38-1 · #D3D1B9 · ΔE 1.66 · LRV 63

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.36
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
HC-99 · #D6CEB1 · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 60
966 · #D7CDB7 · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 60
CC-90 · #D7CDB7 · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 60
CW-140 · #D8CDB9 · ΔE 4.41 · LRV 60

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.91
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1113-2 · #D1CEB3 · ΔE 0.91 · LRV 61
PPG1112-3 · #D4CCB5 · ΔE 2.25 · LRV 61
PPG1122-3 · #CED1B5 · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 62
PPG14-10 · #D8CCB5 · ΔE 4 · LRV 61

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.54
All neutral at Glidden →
70YY 59/140 · #D1CDB2 · ΔE 0.54 · LRV 59
PPG1113-2 · #D1CEB4 · ΔE 0.9 · LRV 61
PPG1112-3 · #D4CDB5 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 61
90YY 59/127 · #CDCEB6 · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 59

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.56
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
323-1DB · #D7CDAC · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 61
423-1DB · #D1CCB9 · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 60
322-1DB · #DBCFB0 · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 63
327-2DB · #CACFB2 · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 60
HGSW 3237 · #D1CCB9 · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 60
HGSW 6162 · #D1CCB9 · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 60
HGSW 3187 · #D9CFBA · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 63
HGSW 6148 · #D9CFBA · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 63

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.71
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DET635 · #D5CDB4 · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 61
DET641 · #D5CFBD · ΔE 3.46 · LRV 62
DET642 · #D2CDBC · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 62
DET670 · #D8CEB9 · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 62

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.71
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-105 · #D7CEAB · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 62
JG-156 · #D3C9B7 · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 59
JG-18 · #CDCABC · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 59

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.23
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 9909 · #D0D0B7 · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 62
NO. W7 · #CFCAB5 · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 59
NO. G2 · #D3CAB5 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 59
NO. 8 · #D8CBAE · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 60

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.84
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0377 · #D5D0BA · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 63
H105 · #D9CFB5 · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 61
0315 · #DCCEAF · ΔE 3.92 · LRV 62
0273 · #D8CCB7 · ΔE 4.54 · LRV 61

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.39
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0377 · #D2CDB6 · ΔE 1.39 · LRV 61
0342 · #D6CEB9 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 61
0406 · #CFD2B4 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 62
0273 · #D9CCB6 · ΔE 4.72 · LRV 60

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.08
All neutral at Rodda →
CA139 · #D2CBBA · ΔE 4.08 · LRV 60
R038 · #D6CDBC · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 62

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.17
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-671 · #D6D1B3 · ΔE 1.17 · LRV 63
C2-881 · #D9CEB2 · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 62
C2-641 · #DACDA9 · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 61
BD5 · #D8CAB1 · ΔE 4.53 · LRV 60

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.37
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-LT-70 · #C9CDB9 · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 60
PNT100-MD-63 · #D1D0A6 · ΔE 4.89 · LRV 61

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.09
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 4.09 · LRV 65
BD-CC · #E5DCC4 · ΔE 4.26 · LRV 73

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.48
All neutral at Rust-Oleum →
398641 · #E2D7B0 · ΔE 4.48 · LRV 68

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.39
All neutral at Kompozit →
0377 · #D2CDB6 · ΔE 1.39 · LRV 61
0342 · #D6CEB9 · ΔE 2.89 · LRV 62
0406 · #CFD2B4 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 63
0273 · #D9CCB6 · ΔE 4.72 · LRV 61

Similar Valspar colors

closest in the Valspar deck

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

8003-31C · LRV 60
3007-10C · LRV 61.4
T650 · LRV 63.9
6008-3B · LRV 59.6
V095-1 · LRV 64.3
8005-7B · LRV 64

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #D3CEB3 in HSL space. Pair Platinum Sage with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#D3CEB3 + #B3B8D3
TRIADIC
#D3CEB3 · #B3D3CE · #CEB3D3
ANALOGOUS
#D3BEB3 · #D3CEB3 · #C8D3B3

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.58:1fail
Sample text on black
13.25:1AAA

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

Valspar Platinum Sage Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Platinum 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 Valspar 8003-27B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Platinum Sage

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Platinum Sage is Acanthus (SW 29) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 61) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Acanthus swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Platinum Sage

The closest Behr equivalent of Platinum Sage is Casual Khaki (N300-3). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 61). If Behr is your counter, order Casual Khaki and you'll get the same color. See the full Casual Khaki swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Platinum Sage

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Abingdon Putty (HC-99), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 61) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Platinum Sage without repainting risk. See the full Abingdon Putty swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Platinum Sage

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Platinum Sage is Silver Sage (PPG1113-2). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 61). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Silver Sage and you'll get the same color. See the full Silver Sage swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Platinum Sage

The closest Glidden equivalent of Platinum Sage is Silver Sage (PPG1113-2). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 61). If Glidden is your counter, order Silver Sage and you'll get the same color. See the full Silver Sage swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Platinum Sage

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Platinum Sage is Farm Eggs (323-1DB) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 61) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Farm Eggs swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Platinum Sage

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Platinum Sage is Ancient Marble (HGSW 3237) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 61) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ancient Marble swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Platinum Sage

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Ecru Wealth (DET635), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 61) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Platinum Sage without repainting risk. See the full Ecru Wealth swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Platinum Sage

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Platinum Sage is Tapestry Thread (JG-105) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 61) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tapestry Thread swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Platinum Sage

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Platinum Sage is Vichyssoise (NO. 9909) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 61) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vichyssoise swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Platinum Sage

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Platinum Sage is Lake Bluff Putty (H105) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 61) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lake Bluff Putty swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Platinum Sage

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Montezuma (0377), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 61) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Platinum Sage without repainting risk. See the full Montezuma swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Platinum Sage

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Platinum Sage is Jute (C2-881) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 62 vs 61) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jute swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Platinum Sage

Clare has no exact twin of Platinum Sage. The nearest is All The Sage (PNT100-LT-70) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 61). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full All The Sage swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Platinum Sage

Backdrop has no exact twin of Platinum Sage. The nearest is Real Real (BD-RR) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 65 vs 61). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Real Real swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Platinum Sage

Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Platinum Sage. The nearest is Sandstone (398641) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 68 vs 61). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sandstone swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Platinum Sage

Kompozit's nearest match is Montezuma (0377), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 61 vs 61) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Platinum Sage without repainting risk. See the full Montezuma swatch →

EXPLORE MORE