Sage Tint vs Taro paint color comparison

Sage Tint vs Taro

Sage TintBenjamin MoorevsTaroBenjamin MooreΔE 56.1 — Very different colors

Sage Tint and Taro come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Sage Tint reads as green-grey, while Taro reads as pink-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 49-point LRV gap — 58 for Sage Tint vs 9 for Taro — means Sage Tint will open up a space more effectively. Where Sage Tint leans green, Taro reads purple — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 56.1 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

Sage Tint
Benjamin Moore · 458
LRV57.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number458
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Taro
Benjamin Moore · 1386
LRV9.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1386
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Sage Tint vs Taro Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sage Tint on one side and Taro 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.