ColorplanClary Sage
PPU11-07 · Behr
LRV 36 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Behr Clary Sage (PPU11-07) is a deep green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 36. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Russell Green (CW-495), Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage (SW 6178) and Farrow & Ball Saxon Green (No.80). For trim, try Frost (57).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Behr whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 36.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #9FA687 |
| RGB | 159, 166, 135 |
| HSL | 74°, 15%, 59% |
About Clary Sage
Clary Sage (PPU11-07) is a deep, muted green from Behr that leans yellow. With an LRV of 36, Clary Sage absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Clary Sage's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Laurel Tree (S390-5), it's lighter and warmer.
How Clary Sage changes with the light
Clary Sage has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Clary Sage's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Clary Sage will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Clary Sage close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Clary Sage will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Clary Sage in real homes
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Clary Sage equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 2.1
Also close: Rosemary Sprig (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Behr colors
Clary Sage questions
What undertone does Clary Sage have?
Clary Sage has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Clary Sage's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Clary Sage a light or dark color?
Clary Sage has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 36.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 36, Clary Sage absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Clary Sage in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Russell Green CW-495 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Sherwin-Williams: Clary Sage SW 6178 (close, ΔE 4.8); Farrow & Ball: Saxon Green No.80 (close, ΔE 3.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Clary Sage?
Try Frost (57) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Behr white that shares Clary Sage's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Clary Sage work best?
Clary Sage works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 36, Clary Sage absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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