Garden Sage vs Sedate Gray paint color comparison

Garden Sage vs Sedate Gray

Garden Sage and Sedate Gray come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. The 23-point LRV gap — 61 for Sedate Gray vs 38 for Garden Sage — means Sedate Gray will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 18.3 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

Garden Sage
Sherwin-Williams · 7736
LRV37.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7736
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Sedate Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 6169
LRV61.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6169
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Garden Sage vs Sedate Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Garden Sage on one side and Sedate Gray 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.