Clary Sage
Sherwin-Williams
SW 6178
Clary Sage is a mid-tone sage green with a soft gray-yellow base that reads like the underside of a sage leaf. It delivers more color commitment than the pale sages while staying calm enough for kitchens, bedrooms, and exteriors. It has become a steady performer in the cottage and modern farmhouse green palette.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Benjamin Moore: Cheyenne Green 1502 (#AFAB93) · Nantucket Gray HC-111 (#AFAB93) · Nature Lover CC-726 (#A5AA92)
Farrow & Ball: French Gray No. 18 (#B0AF9B) · Ash Grey No. W9 (#BAB7A1) · Vitty Green No. G3 (#ADAB9D)
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors: Svelte Sage SW 6164 (#B2AC96) · Willow Tree SW 7741 (#AAAD9C) · Cascade Green SW 0066 (#ACB19F)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Clary Sage?
The hex code for Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage SW 6178 is #ACAD97. In RGB that is 172, 173, 151. Use these values to reproduce Clary Sage in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Farrow & Ball equivalent of Clary Sage?
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Clary Sage is French Gray No. 18 (#B0AF9B). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Clary Sage warm or cool?
Clary Sage is a warm-leaning sage. Its yellow-green base gives it an organic warmth that cooler gray-greens like Oyster Bay lack. At an LRV of approximately 41, it is a true mid-tone, clearly green in any light. Warm afternoon sun can push it slightly golden, while north light mutes it toward gray-green. It pairs naturally with creams, butcher block, and aged bronze.
Why does Clary Sage look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #ACAD97 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Clary Sage have?
Clary Sage has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 41, meaning it reflects about 41% of visible light. That mid-range depth reads as a true color on the wall without going dark.
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