Sage Gray (PPU11-07)
A muted sage green-gray that straddles the line between green and gray. Cool and calming, with just enough green to feel organic without being overtly colorful.
About Behr Sage Gray
Sage Gray (PPU11-07) is a green from Behr's collection with an LRV of 35 and cool sage green-gray undertones. A muted sage green-gray that straddles the line between green and gray. Cool and calming, with just enough green to feel organic without being overtly colorful.
Sage Gray is a deeper color with an LRV of 35, meaning it absorbs more light than it reflects. This gives it real drama and sophistication. It works well on accent walls, exterior siding, front doors, cabinets, and architectural features where you want a bold statement. In a full room application, make sure you have adequate lighting and use bright white trim to prevent the space from feeling too dark.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
Sage Gray has an LRV of 35, placing it in the medium-dark range on the 0-to-100 scale. LRV measures the percentage of visible light a color reflects. A pure black has an LRV of 0 and a pure white has an LRV of 100. Understanding a color's LRV helps you predict how it will feel in your space: higher LRV means brighter and more spacious, lower LRV means cozier and more intimate.
Undertone Analysis
Sage Gray has cool sage green-gray undertones. Undertones are the subtle background colors that become visible in different lighting conditions. Even colors that look "neutral" in the store will reveal their undertones once they are on your walls and interacting with natural light, artificial light, and the colors around them.
A muted sage green-gray that straddles the line between green and gray. Cool and calming, with just enough green to feel organic without being overtly colorful. Neutral undertones give you the most flexibility in decorating. This color should coordinate well with both warm elements (wood, brass, cream) and cool elements (chrome, marble, blue-gray), making it a versatile foundation for any design direction.
Lighting Behavior
In bright natural light, the sage green is clearly visible. In dim rooms or at evening, it settles into a soft cool gray. Pairs beautifully with warm wood tones to keep the palette from feeling cold.
Every paint color looks different depending on the light source in your room. South-facing rooms get warm, direct sunlight that brings out yellow and warm undertones. North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light that emphasizes blue and gray undertones. East-facing rooms are bright and warm in the morning, cooler in the afternoon. West-facing rooms are the opposite: cool morning, warm afternoon. Incandescent and warm LED bulbs push colors warmer, while cool-white LEDs and fluorescent tubes push colors cooler. To avoid surprises, always test Sage Gray with a physical sample on your actual wall, and observe it at different times of day before committing.
Best Rooms for Sage Gray
Behr recommends Sage Gray for: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, living room, exterior.
Closest Matches in Other Brands
Find the closest equivalent to Behr Sage Gray from other paint brands. Matches are calculated using Delta E (CIE2000), the industry standard for measuring perceptual color difference.
Sherwin Williams Matches
Evergreen Fog is the closest SW match. Similar green-gray character, though Evergreen Fog runs slightly warmer and more saturated.
View all Sherwin Williams matches →Garden Sage is greener and more saturated. Both are in the sage family but Garden Sage commits more fully to the green.
View all Sherwin Williams matches →Benjamin Moore Matches
Prescott Green is the closest BM match. Similar muted sage quality with slightly more depth.
View all Benjamin Moore matches →Georgian Green is slightly more blue-green. Similar softness and mutedness.
View all Benjamin Moore matches →Valspar Matches
Coastal Dusk is the closest Valspar option. Similar character.
View all Valspar matches →PPG Matches
Dusty Miller Alt 2 is the closest PPG option. Very close match.
View all PPG matches →Farrow & Ball Matches
Blue Ground is the closest F&B option. Similar character.
View all Farrow & Ball matches →Coordinating Colors
These colors pair beautifully with Sage Gray for a cohesive palette. Use them for trim, accents, adjacent rooms, or furniture to create a well-designed space.
Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Behr Sage Gray is Evergreen Fog (SW 9130) with a Delta E of 4.5, which rates as a "good match" match. Evergreen Fog is the closest SW match. Similar green-gray character, though Evergreen Fog runs slightly warmer and more saturated. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart, while 2 to 4 means the difference is subtle.
Sage Gray has cool sage green-gray undertones. A muted sage green-gray that straddles the line between green and gray. Cool and calming, with just enough green to feel organic without being overtly colorful. Undertones become most visible when the color is on a large surface like a wall, and they shift depending on the light source in your room. Always test with a physical sample in your specific space to see how the undertones interact with your lighting, flooring, and furnishings.
Sage Gray (PPU11-07) has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35, which puts it in the medium-dark range. LRV measures the percentage of light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white). At 35, this is a darker color that creates a cozy, intimate atmosphere. Pair it with bright white trim for the best contrast.
Sage Gray leans neutral, with cool sage green-gray undertones that do not strongly push warm or cool. This makes it one of the more versatile colors in its family, pairing well with both warm and cool accent colors and finishes. In bright natural light, the sage green is clearly visible. In dim rooms or at evening, it settles into a soft cool gray. Pairs beautifully with warm wood tones to keep the palette from feeling cold.
Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Last reviewed: March 26, 2026.