ColorplanBenjamin Moore Thornton Sage (464) is a light green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 68. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt (SW 6204), Farrow & Ball Pale Powder (No.204) and Behr Breezeway (MQ3-21). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 67.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D2D9CA |
| RGB | 210, 217, 202 |
| HSL | 88°, 16%, 82% |
About Thornton Sage
Thornton Sage (464) is a light, muted green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 68, Thornton Sage has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Thornton 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, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. It's very close to Par Four (470); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Thornton Sage changes with the light
Thornton Sage has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Thornton Sage will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Thornton 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 Thornton Sage close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Thornton Sage will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Thornton Sage in real homes
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Thornton 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.
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Thornton Sage questions
What undertone does Thornton Sage have?
Thornton Sage has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Thornton Sage's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Thornton Sage a light or dark color?
Thornton Sage has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 67.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 68, Thornton Sage has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Thornton Sage in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Sea Salt SW 6204 (close, ΔE 3.5); Farrow & Ball: Pale Powder No.204 (close, ΔE 2.8); Behr: Breezeway MQ3-21 (close, ΔE 3.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Thornton Sage?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Thornton Sage's undertone.
Where does Thornton Sage work best?
Thornton Sage works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 68, Thornton Sage has visible color without darkening a room much.
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