Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Prairie Sage |
| SKU | 8003-28E |
| Hex | #9C955F |
| RGB | 156, 149, 95 |
| HSL | 53°, 24%, 49% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Valspar Prairie Sage
Prairie Sage sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Prairie Sage is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Prairie Sage within Valspar'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 #9C955F in HSL space. Pair Prairie 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.
Valspar Prairie Sage Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Prairie 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 8003-28E directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Prairie Sage
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Prairie Sage is Tansy Green (SW 6424) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tansy Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Prairie Sage
At Behr, the closest color to Prairie Sage is River Bank (380F-6) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full River Bank swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Prairie Sage
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Prairie Sage is Hiking Path (524) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hiking Path swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Prairie Sage
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Prairie Sage is Pineapple Sage (PPG1111-5) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pineapple Sage swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Prairie Sage
At Glidden, the closest color to Prairie Sage is Tapenade (PPG11-32) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tapenade swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Prairie Sage
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Prairie Sage. The nearest is Dill Delight (226-5DB) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dill Delight swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Prairie Sage
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Prairie Sage is Mountain Moss (HGSW 2233) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mountain Moss swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Prairie Sage
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Grape Leaves (DE5495), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Prairie Sage without repainting risk. See the full Grape Leaves swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Prairie Sage
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Sabo Garden (0402), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Prairie Sage without repainting risk. See the full Sabo Garden swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Prairie Sage
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Prairie Sage. The nearest is Green Cast (0409) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Cast swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Prairie Sage
Rodda has no exact twin of Prairie Sage. The nearest is Aberdeen (R051) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Prairie Sage
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Prairie Sage is Limelight (BD75) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Limelight swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Prairie Sage
Kompozit has no exact twin of Prairie Sage. The nearest is Green Cast (0409) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Cast swatch →