Simply Posh vs Saybrook Sage

Simply PoshBehrvsSaybrook SageBenjamin MooreΔE 28.5Very different colors

Simply Posh (Behr) and Saybrook Sage (Benjamin Moore) come from different manufacturers. Simply Posh reads as blue, while Saybrook Sage reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 45 for Saybrook Sage vs 43 for Simply Posh — means Saybrook Sage will open up a space more effectively. Where Simply Posh leans blue, Saybrook Sage reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 28.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Simply Posh vs Saybrook Sage in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Seeing Simply Posh and Saybrook Sage in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Saybrook Sage brings more warmth to the space, while Simply Posh keeps things cooler and crisper.

Simply PoshBehr Simply Posh living room interior

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Saybrook SageBenjamin Moore HC-114 living room color

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Bedroom

Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Simply Posh reads more restrained here, while Saybrook Sage adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.

Simply PoshBehr Simply Posh bedroom

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Saybrook SageBenjamin Moore HC-114 bedroom color review

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Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Simply Posh reads more restrained here, while Saybrook Sage adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.

Simply PoshBehr Simply Posh bathroom

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Saybrook SageBenjamin Moore Saybrook Sage bathroom color

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House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Simply Posh reads more restrained here, while Saybrook Sage adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.

Simply PoshBehr Simply Posh victorian house interior

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Saybrook SageBenjamin Moore HC-114 house exterior paint review

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Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Simply Posh reads more restrained here, while Saybrook Sage adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.

Simply PoshBehr Simply Posh kitchen cabinets

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Saybrook SageSaybrook Sage kitchen cabinets color review

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Color Details

Simply Posh
Behr · MQ5-55
Hex#8cb9d4
LRV42.8
BrandBehr
NumberMQ5-55
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore · HC-114
Hex#B1B7A2
LRV45.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-114
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Simply Posh vs Saybrook Sage Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Simply Posh on one side and Saybrook Sage on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Simply Posh comparisons

See how Simply Posh stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Simply Posh
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Simply Posh
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Simply Posh
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Simply Posh is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Simply Posh
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Simply Posh
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Simply Posh reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Simply Posh
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Simply Posh
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Simply Posh
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Simply Posh reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Simply Posh
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Simply Posh
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Simply Posh
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Simply Posh is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Simply Posh
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Simply Posh reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Simply Posh
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Simply Posh is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Simply Posh
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Simply Posh reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Simply Posh
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Simply Posh is the lighter choice

Piazza
Simply Posh
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Simply Posh
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Simply Posh
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Simply Posh reads slightly lighter

Senses
Simply Posh
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Simply Posh
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Simply Posh is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Simply Posh
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Simply Posh
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Simply Posh reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Simply Posh
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Simply Posh reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Simply Posh
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Simply Posh is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Simply Posh
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Simply Posh
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Simply Posh reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Simply Posh
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Simply Posh
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Simply Posh
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Simply Posh
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Simply Posh is the lighter choice