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Sherwin Williams Sage (SW 2860) Paint Color


Color Name: Sage (SW 2860)
Hex Color Code: #B3AE95
RGB Color Code: RGB(179, 174, 149)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 2.8%, 16.8%, 29.8%
Color Family (Hue): Beige





About Sage (SW 2860) color - its meaning and example


What color is Sage (SW 2860)?

Sage (SW 2860) color belongs to the Beige color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sage (SW 2860) is #B3AE95, and the RGB color code is RGB(179, 174, 149).

In the RGB color model, Sage (SW 2860) has a red value of 179, a green value of 174, and a blue value of 149. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.8% magenta, 16.8% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 50° (degrees), 16.5 % saturation, and 64.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sage (SW 2860) has a hue of 50° (degrees), 16.8 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.


Sage (SW 2860) is cool or warm?

The color Sage (SW 2860) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Sage (SW 2860)?

Sage (SW 2860) has an LRV of nearly 42. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Sage (SW 2860)

Light Color


Compare LRV 42 of Sage (SW 2860) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 42 puts Sherwin Williams Sage (SW 2860) paint color in the medium category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Sage (SW 2860) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 174, 149)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
174 (68.2%)
Blue
149 (58.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.79%
Yellow
16.76%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(50deg, 16.5 %, 64.3 %)

Hue
50°
Saturation
16.48 %.
Lightness
64.31 %.

RYB

RYB(44, 84, 56)
Red
44 (17.2%)
Yellow
84 (32.9%)
Blue
56 (22.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
50°
Saturation
16.76 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 50°

W: 58.43 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 39.15

Y : 42.03

Z : 34.48

YXY

Y1 : 42.03

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 31.76%

Y : 41.57%


LRV

~ 42 %

Munsell Color System

1.9GY 6.9/2.5

CIE-Lab

L : 70.89

A : -2.49

B : 13.48

CIE-Lch

L : 70.89

C : 13.71

H : 100.48

CIE-Luv

L : 70.89

U : 4.39

V : 19.33

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.83

A : -5.65

B : 13.84






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Sage (SW 2860) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Sage (SW 2860) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Sage (SW 2860) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Sage (SW 2860) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Sage (SW 2860) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Sage (SW 2860) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Sage (SW 2860) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Sage (SW 2860) to Pantone PMS


#B7B09C
PANTONE 7535 C
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#A69F88
PANTONE 7536 C
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#BFBB98
PANTONE 453 C
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#BBAC88
PANTONE 4241 C
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Sage (SW 2860) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Sage (SW 2860) to RAL Classic


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 7.24 (92.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Sage (SW 2860) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Sage (SW 2860) to British Standard 4800


#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.89 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to Sage (SW 2860) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Sage (SW 2860) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Sage (SW 2860) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Sage (SW 2860) to Sherwin Williams


#B2AC96
Svelte Sage (SW 6164)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#B9B292
Koi Pond (SW 7727)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#B2AC9C
Gateway Gray (SW 7644)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#B0AB9C
Chatroom (SW 6171)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)


Valspar


Sage (SW 2860) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Sage (SW 2860) to Valspar


#B4AC95
Soothing Sage (8004-23C)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#ACA996
Afternoon Nap (T679)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#B9B18D
Oakmoss (6005-3C)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#B0A998
Artemis (8006-1D)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)


Behr


Sage (SW 2860) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Sage (SW 2860) to Behr


#AFA791
Stone Walls (PPU8-19)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#BDB593
Bamboo Shoot (MQ6-30)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#B7AC97
Desert Khaki (N310-4)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#BDB38F
Wasabi Powder (PPU9-10)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)





PPG Paints


Sage (SW 2860) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Sage (SW 2860) to PPG Paints


#AEAB9A
Olive It (PPG1032-3)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#AAA492
Aldabra (PPG14-28)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#B9AB8F
Prairie Dust (PPG1102-4)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#B3AE87
Lively Ivy (PPG11-30)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Sage (SW 2860) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Sage (SW 2860) to Benjamin Moore


#B4AC99
Finnie Gray (CW-55)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#B2AB99
Kid Gloves (CSP-175)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#AEAA9A
Herbal Escape (1487)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#AEA897
Sandy Hook Gray (HC-108)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Sage (SW 2860) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Sage (SW 2860) to Dunn-Edwards


#B3AB98
Shaggy Barked (DEC 771)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#B9B5A4
Wells Gray (DE 6242)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#BBB3A2
Flintstone (DE 6221)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Sage (SW 2860) - #B3AE95 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Sherwin Williams Sage (SW 2860) - #B3AE95 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#B3AE95
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#AEB08F
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#AAAD9C
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#B1A584
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#B1A38E
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#B3A479
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#A29F80
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