Classic Burgundy vs Saybrook Sage

Classic Burgundy and Saybrook Sage come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Classic Burgundy reads as pink-red, while Saybrook Sage reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 40-point LRV gap — 45 for Saybrook Sage vs 5 for Classic Burgundy — means Saybrook Sage will open up a space more effectively. Where Classic Burgundy leans warm, Saybrook Sage reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 66.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Classic Burgundy
Benjamin Moore · PM-17
Hex#69181A
LRV5.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberPM-17
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore · HC-114
Hex#B1B7A2
LRV45.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-114
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Classic Burgundy vs Saybrook Sage Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Classic Burgundy 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 Classic Burgundy comparisons

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

White Dove
Classic Burgundy
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Classic Burgundy
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Classic Burgundy
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Nearly identical in tone

Purbeck Stone
Classic Burgundy
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Classic Burgundy
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Classic Burgundy
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Classic Burgundy
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Classic Burgundy
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Classic Burgundy
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Classic Burgundy
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Classic Burgundy
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Vintage Vogue reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Classic Burgundy
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Classic Burgundy
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Nearly identical in tone

Cement grey
Classic Burgundy
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Classic Burgundy
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Nearly identical in tone

Piazza
Classic Burgundy
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Classic Burgundy
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Classic Burgundy
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane is the lighter choice

Senses
Classic Burgundy
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Classic Burgundy
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Nearly identical in tone

Washed Linen
Classic Burgundy
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Classic Burgundy
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Classic Burgundy
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Classic Burgundy
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Nearly identical in tone

Classic Silver
Classic Burgundy
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Classic Burgundy
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Classic Burgundy
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Classic Burgundy
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Classic Burgundy
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Classic Burgundy
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Passageway reads slightly lighter