Aganthus Green vs Saybrook Sage

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Aganthus Green reads as green-grey, while Saybrook Sage reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 50 vs 45, Aganthus Green will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a green quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 3.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Aganthus Green vs Saybrook Sage in Real Spaces

3 real rooms side by side. Aganthus Green and Saybrook Sage are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Aganthus Green has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

Aganthus GreenAganthus Green Living Room Fireplace

@prospectrefuge

Saybrook SageBenjamin Moore HC-114 living room color

@laurengent_realtor

Dining Room

Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Aganthus Green reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.

Aganthus GreenBm Aganthus Green Dining Room

@kenzymouse

Saybrook SageBenjamin Moore Saybrook Sage Dining Room

@laurapetersonwittnebel

House

At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Aganthus Green gives the walls a little more lift.

Aganthus GreenAganthus Green House Exterior

@fortune_construction_painting

Saybrook SageBenjamin Moore HC-114 house exterior paint review

@barrydownepaint

Color Details

Aganthus Green
Benjamin Moore · 472
Hex#B9C0AD
LRV50.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number472
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore · HC-114
Hex#B1B7A2
LRV45.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-114
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Aganthus Green vs Saybrook Sage Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aganthus Green 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 Aganthus Green comparisons

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

White Dove
Aganthus Green
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Aganthus Green
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Aganthus Green
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Aganthus Green is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Aganthus Green
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Aganthus Green
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Aganthus Green reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Aganthus Green
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Aganthus Green
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Aganthus Green
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Aganthus Green reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Aganthus Green
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Aganthus Green
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Aganthus Green
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Aganthus Green is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Aganthus Green
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Aganthus Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Aganthus Green
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Aganthus Green is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Aganthus Green
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Aganthus Green is the lighter choice

Black grey
Aganthus Green
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Aganthus Green is the lighter choice

Piazza
Aganthus Green
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Aganthus Green
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Aganthus Green
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Aganthus Green reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Aganthus Green
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Aganthus Green reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Aganthus Green
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Aganthus Green is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Aganthus Green
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Aganthus Green
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Aganthus Green is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Aganthus Green
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Aganthus Green reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Aganthus Green
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Aganthus Green is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Aganthus Green
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Aganthus Green
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Aganthus Green reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Aganthus Green
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Aganthus Green
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Aganthus Green
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Aganthus Green
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Aganthus Green is the lighter choice