Wheat Grass → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Behr Wheat Grass (PPU9-11), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Wheat Grass
If you love Behr Wheat Grass but need a Sherwin Williams alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Behr, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Wheat Grass (PPU9-11) is a medium-dark green with warm yellow-green undertones. A warm, golden-green with a grassy quality. More yellow than sage, more green than beige. The color of dried wheat in a summer field. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 35) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Wheat Grass and every Sherwin Williams color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Sherwin Williams option is Sage (SW 2860) with a Delta E of 4.8, which is a "good match" level match. Sage is less yellow. Wheat Grass has more golden warmth. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Wheat Grass
Sage is less yellow. Wheat Grass has more golden warmth.
| Wheat Grass | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 35 | 38 |
| Hex | #A9AD9A | #B4B9AC |
| Undertone | Warm Yellow-Green | Classic Sage |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Wheat Grass has warm yellow-green undertones. A warm, golden-green with a grassy quality. More yellow than sage, more green than beige. The color of dried wheat in a summer field.
Sage has classic sage undertones. A classic muted sage green. SW's straightforward sage option. More gray than a true green, more green than a true gray. The perfect middle ground for anyone who wants sage without commitment.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Wheat Grass's warm yellow-green quality may read differently than Sage's classic sage character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Wheat Grass in Your Room
The golden-green warmth is unique. In bright rooms, the grassy quality is visible. In dim rooms, reads as a warm, earthy neutral.
Sage in Your Room
The sage is soft and balanced. In bright rooms, the green is pleasant and natural. In dim rooms, it reads as a warm gray with green undertones. Versatile and calming.
LRV and Brightness
Wheat Grass has an LRV of 35, while Sage has an LRV of 38. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Wheat Grass
Behr recommends Wheat Grass for: kitchen, living room, bedroom, exterior, sunroom. With an LRV of 35, this is a medium-dark color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Sage is recommended for: kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, living room, exterior. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Sage in the same rooms you planned for Wheat Grass.
Wheat Grass in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Wheat Grass (PPU9-11) is Sage (SW 2860) with a Delta E of 4.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Sage is less yellow. Wheat Grass has more golden warmth. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Wheat Grass is a Behr color with warm yellow-green undertones and an LRV of 35. Sage is a Sherwin Williams color with classic sage undertones and an LRV of 38. With a Delta E of 4.8, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 4.8, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.