Paint Color Lab Clary Sage SW 6178
Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage (SW 6178) has an LRV of 41 and a close match in Behr Jungle Camouflage (N350-4).
- LRV
- 41light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Greencalculated from Lab
- Hex
- #ACAD97
- RGB
- 172, 173, 151
- CIE Lab
- 70.1 / -4.3 / 11.2D65, from hex
- Depth
- Mid-tone
Closest matches to Clary Sage in other brands
Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE). Under 1 is near-identical; under 2 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
| Color | Brand | LRV | ΔE 2000 | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jungle Camouflage Behr N350-4 | Behr | 38 | 2.8 | close, visible side by side |
| October Mist BM 1495 | Benjamin Moore | 46.54 | 3.3 | close, visible side by side |
| Saybrook Sage BM HC-114 | Benjamin Moore | 45.46 | 3.3 | close, visible side by side |
| Jojoba Behr N390-3 | Behr | 47 | 4.6 | similar, clearly different |
| Ghost Writer PPG 1007-3 | PPG | 48 | 7.2 | same family only |
| Granite Dust Valspar 5006-1C | Valspar | 48.11 | 7.3 | same family only |
| Stonehenge Greige PPG 1024-5 | PPG | 34 | 7.7 | same family only |
| Ivory Brown Valspar 6006-1C | Valspar | 42.19 | 8.2 | same family only |
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Clary Sage on a wall
About Clary Sage
Clary Sage LRV and undertone
Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage (SW 6178) has an LRV of 41, placing it in the mid-tone range. Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible light reflected by a painted surface. At 41, Clary Sage reflects less light than a typical light color but more than a dark shade. It belongs to the green color family, and its calculated undertone is green. The undertone can influence how the paint looks beside gray, beige, white, and natural wood finishes. Cooler north-facing daylight may change the perceived balance of green, while warmer south-facing light can shift its appearance differently. Because light reflectance and undertone work together, evaluate the color on the actual walls rather than relying on a small screen image.
Clary Sage in other brands
Behr Jungle Camouflage (N350-4) is the nearest listed match, with an LRV of 38 and ΔE 2.8. This falls within the close but visible category when the colors sit side by side. Benjamin Moore October Mist (1495) has an LRV of 46.54 and ΔE 3.3, while Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage (HC-114) has an LRV of 45.46 and ΔE 3.3. Both are close measured comparisons with higher light reflectance. Behr Jojoba (N390-3), at LRV 47 and ΔE 4.6, is only similar rather than a close match. PPG Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) has an LRV of 48 and ΔE 7.2, indicating a more noticeable color difference. The ΔE 2000 scale helps compare colors numerically, but real-world appearance also depends on lighting and sheen.
Lighter and darker Sherwin-Williams alternatives
Sherwin-Williams Oyster Bay (SW 6206) has an LRV of 44 and ΔE 5.2, making it slightly lighter by reflectance but visibly different in measured color. Mindful Gray (SW 7016), at LRV 48 and ΔE 7.2, reflects more light and offers a broader color difference. These may be useful comparisons when evaluating a lighter wall color. For lower reflectance, Acacia Haze (SW 9132) has an LRV of 32 and ΔE 7.2, making it a darker alternative with a noticeable difference. Dorian Gray (SW 7017), at LRV 39 and ΔE 6.9, is also darker, although its LRV is closer to Clary Sage. Compare samples against flooring, counters, and trim. Check them in both direct and indirect light because surrounding surfaces can change perceived color relationships.
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Hex, RGB and LRV (as published) from Sherwin-Williams's page for this color, checked October 24, 2026. Lab, undertone and ΔE are our calculations. Not affiliated with Sherwin-Williams. See how we measure colors.