ColorplanBenjamin Moore Texas Sage (1503) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 34. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Svelte Sage (SW 6164) and Farrow & Ball Lichen (No.19). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 34.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A39F87 |
| RGB | 163, 159, 135 |
| HSL | 51°, 13%, 58% |
About Texas Sage
Texas Sage (1503) is a deep beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 34, Texas 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 Texas 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, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Stanley Park (CC-602); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Texas Sage changes with the light
Texas 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
Texas Sage's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Texas 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 Texas Sage close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Texas Sage will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Texas Sage in real homes
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Texas 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.
Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.6
Also close: Granite Boulder (ΔE 6.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Texas Sage questions
What undertone does Texas Sage have?
Texas Sage has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Texas Sage's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Texas Sage a light or dark color?
Texas Sage has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 34.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 34, Texas 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 Texas Sage in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Svelte Sage SW 6164 (close, ΔE 4.3); Farrow & Ball: Lichen No.19 (close, ΔE 3.3); Behr: Clary Sage PPU11-07 (closest available, ΔE 5.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Texas Sage?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Texas Sage's undertone.
Where does Texas Sage work best?
Texas Sage works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 34, Texas 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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