Sherwin-Williams · SW 6178
Clary Sage: Sherwin-Williams SW 6178 Color, LRV and Undertone
Clary Sage (Sherwin-Williams SW 6178) is #ACAD97 with a light reflectance value (LRV) of 40.9. It has a soft yellow undertone that is part of its character, so check it against your flooring and fabrics.
- HEX
- #ACAD97
- RGB
- 172, 173, 151
- LRV
- 40.9 of 100
- Undertone
- Yellow
- Temperature
- Cool
- Color family
- Green
South light · wall #BEBAA0 · LRV 48.6 Simulated on a drawn scene, not a photo.
How Clary Sage looks in different light
The same wall changes through the day. Each room below is Clary Sage in one kind of light; the LRV shows how much light the wall reflects.
Colors that go with Clary Sage
Picked from the same brand by color relationship. Each room keeps Clary Sage on the walls and shows the partner color in use.
Clary Sage on a house
Three exterior schemes with Clary Sage on the walls. Colors for trim, doors and roof are typical choices, not brand paints.
Closest colors in other brands
Nearest matches by CIEDE2000 color difference. Always compare physical samples: no two brands make an identical color.
- Behr PPU9-20 Dill Seed Very close
- Farrow & Ball No. 18 French Gray Close
- Valspar 5004-1C Green Tea Leaves Close
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FAQ
What is the HEX code of Clary Sage?
Clary Sage (Sherwin-Williams SW 6178) is shown here as #ACAD97 (RGB 172, 173, 151). Screens and printed samples differ, so always test a sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Clary Sage?
About 40.9 on a scale from 0 (black) to 100 (white), calculated from the HEX value. A figure published by the paint maker can differ by a point or two.
Is Clary Sage a warm or a cool color?
It is cool. It has a soft yellow undertone that is part of its character, so check it against your flooring and fabrics.
What are the closest colors to Clary Sage from other brands?
The nearest matches in our data are Behr PPU9-20 Dill Seed; Farrow & Ball No. 18 French Gray; Valspar 5004-1C Green Tea Leaves. Matches are approximate: compare physical samples before you buy.
Color values come from the open colornerd dataset by James Pederson (MIT license). LRV, undertone and light simulations are calculated from the HEX value. Brand and color names belong to their owners; Light & Pigment is not affiliated with any paint brand.