PaintColorMatcherCIE ΔE2000 & CAT16 Lab
HEX #B1B7A2 • LRV 45.92% • CIE D65 2°•
BENJAMIN MOORE ARCHITECTURAL SPEC DECKCODE: HC-114
Official Benjamin Moore Fan DeckHC-114
SPECTRAL REF. BASE • 5000K ILLUMINANT
Saybrook Sage
Soft Green-Beige
PREVIEW ILLUMINANT SIMULATION (CAT16):5000K ACTIVE
HEX CODE
RGB VALUES
177, 183, 162
LRV REFLECTANCE
45.92%
HK LIGHTNESS
74.4 L*
Benjamin Moore Official CatalogFamily: Beige & Cream • Code HC-114

Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage (HC-114) — Color Review, LRV & Dupes

✓ BENJAMIN MOORE #HC-114 COLORIST BLUF VERDICT

Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage (HC-114) records 45.92% LRV and 74.4 L*_HK lightness (#B1B7A2, RGB 177/183/162). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=73.43, a*=-5.89, b*=9.97, C*=11.58, h°=120.6°) place HC-114 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Saybrook Sage (HC-114) are Behr Environmental (PPU11-9, ΔE=0.74) and Sherwin-Williams Cascade Green (SW 66, ΔE=1.96).

1. LRV INDEX
45.92%
Medium-Light Balanced
2. KILLAM UNDERTONE
Soft Green-Beige
Warm Bias Classification
3. CIE CHROMA (C*)
11.58
Rich Chromatic Saturation
4. HUE ANGLE (h°)
120.6°
CIELAB L* 73.43 a* -5.89 b* 9.97
5. ROOM ORIENTATION
North & East Windows for HC-114 (45.92% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for HC-114 (2700K shifts to #CBB188)
6. WOOD FLOOR PAIRING
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with HC-114 (#B1B7A2)
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with HC-114 (#B1B7A2)
SIDE-BY-SIDE SPLIT SWATCH VERIFICATION

Closest Cross-Brand Paint Matches to Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage (HC-114)

Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage (HC-114, #B1B7A2) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.

Role / BrandPaint Color Name & CodeHEX CodeLRV %Undertone ProfileCIE ΔE 2000
SOURCE (Benjamin Moore)Saybrook Sage (HC-114)#B1B7A245.92%Soft Green-Beige0.00 (Ref)
Behr #1Environmental (PPU11-9)#B0B5A144.95%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 0.74 (98.4%)
Behr #2Environmental (PPU11-09)#B1B5A045%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 0.95 (98%)
Sherwin-Williams #1Cascade Green (SW 66)#ACB19F42.8%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 1.96 (95.9%)
Sherwin-Williams #2Softened Green (SW 6177)#BBBCA749.45%Soft Green-BeigeΔE 2.72 (94.3%)

Best Behr Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore HC-114#B1B7A2 • LRV 45.92%
MATCH #1: Behr PPU11-9#B0B5A1 • LRV 44.95%
Behr Environmental (PPU11-9)
Soft Green-Beige • 98.4% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.74CAM16: 0.78

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.74 match for HC-114: Environmental (PPU11-9) delivers -1 LRV points deeper than Saybrook Sage (HC-114) with -0.58 softer C*=11 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore HC-114#B1B7A2 • LRV 45.92%
MATCH #2: Behr PPU11-09#B1B5A0 • LRV 45%
Behr Environmental (PPU11-09)
Soft Green-Beige • 98% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 0.95CAM16: 0.92

Sub-threshold ΔE=0.95 match for HC-114: Environmental (PPU11-09) delivers identical 45% reflectance to HC-114 with matched C*=11.46 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore HC-114#B1B7A2 • LRV 45.92%
MATCH #3: Behr 430E-3#ACB5A1 • LRV 44%
Behr Laurel Mist (430E-3)
Soft Green-Beige • 97% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.44CAM16: 1.50

Cross-room ΔE=1.44 equivalent for HC-114: Laurel Mist (430E-3) delivers -1.9 LRV points deeper than Saybrook Sage (HC-114) with matched C*=11.39 saturation.

Best Sherwin-Williams Equivalents

Top 3 by CIE ΔE2000
SOURCE: Benjamin Moore HC-114#B1B7A2 • LRV 45.92%
MATCH #1: Sherwin-Williams SW 66#ACB19F • LRV 42.8%
Sherwin-Williams Cascade Green (SW 66)
Soft Green-Beige • 95.9% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 1.96CAM16: 2.22

Cross-room ΔE=1.96 equivalent for HC-114: Cascade Green (SW 66) delivers -3.1 LRV points deeper than Saybrook Sage (HC-114) with -1.6 softer C*=9.98 chroma.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore HC-114#B1B7A2 • LRV 45.92%
MATCH #2: Sherwin-Williams SW 6177#BBBCA7 • LRV 49.45%
Sherwin-Williams Softened Green (SW 6177)
Soft Green-Beige • 94.3% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 2.72CAM16: 2.88

Visual ΔE=2.72 alternative to HC-114: Softened Green (SW 6177) delivers +3.5 LRV points lighter than Saybrook Sage (HC-114) with matched C*=11.27 saturation.

SOURCE: Benjamin Moore HC-114#B1B7A2 • LRV 45.92%
MATCH #3: Sherwin-Williams SW 7741#AAAD9C • LRV 40.92%
Sherwin-Williams Willow Tree (SW 7741)
Soft Green-Beige • 93.2% Perceptual Match
ΔE2000: 3.26CAM16: 3.66

Visual ΔE=3.26 alternative to HC-114: Willow Tree (SW 7741) delivers -5 LRV points deeper than Saybrook Sage (HC-114) with -2.23 softer C*=9.35 chroma.

OU-LUO CHROMATIC HARMONY ENGINE

5-Role Room Palette for Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage (HC-114)

Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Saybrook Sage (#B1B7A2, LRV 45.92%).

LRV 88.41%
Ceiling for HC-114
Super White
PM-1
Sheen: Flat / Matte
LRV 85.04%
Trim for HC-114
Ultra White
CC-10
Sheen: Semi-Gloss / Satin
LRV 45.92%
Saybrook Sage (HC-114) Wall
Saybrook Sage
HC-114
Sheen: Eggshell / Matte
LRV 67.49%
Adjoining Room (HC-114)
Pine Barrens
437
Sheen: Eggshell
LRV 89.27%
Accent / Millwork (HC-114)
Frosty Lime
2029-70
Sheen: Satin / Pearl
Ideal Exposure
North & East Windows for HC-114 (45.92% LRV)

Saybrook Sage (HC-114, b*=9.97) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.

Wood Floor Pairing
Hardwood & Tile Match

Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with HC-114 (#B1B7A2)

Evening LED Spec
Recommended Kelvin

3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for HC-114 (2700K shifts to #CBB188)

IN-BRAND VALUE & HUE LADDER

Lighter, Deeper & Crisper Benjamin Moore Alternatives to HC-114

Need Saybrook Sage (HC-114, LRV 45.92%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Benjamin Moore fan-deck steps around #B1B7A2:

Lighter than HC-114 (+LRV)
Aganthus Green (472)
LRV 51.12% • Soft Green-Beige
#B9C0AD
ΔE 2.54
Deeper than HC-114 (-LRV)
Estate Sale (CSP-795)
LRV 41.26% • Rich Green-Beige
#ACAE92
ΔE 3.76
Warmer than HC-114 (+b*)
Tree Moss (508)
LRV 47.19% • Soft Green-Beige
#B8B8A1
ΔE 2.69
Cooler than HC-114 (-b*)
Sage Wisdom (CSP-775)
LRV 44.23% • Soft Green-Beige
#A9B5A5
ΔE 3.07
Architectural Estimator & Procurement

Paint Gallon Calculator & Contractor Mixing Schedule

✓ Standard 350 sq.ft./Gallon Coverage

Calculate exact gallon volume for Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage (HC-114) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.

Net Paintable Area: 360 sq.ft.
REAL-TIME ESTIMATOR RESULT
2.1 Gallons Calculated
Buy 3 Gallons (for ~360 sq.ft.)
Field Contractor SpecificationCSI MASTERFORMAT 09 91 23
Manufacturer & Code:
Benjamin Moore #HC-114
Color Reference Name:
Saybrook Sage
Recommended Sheen:
Eggshell (Walls) / Semi-Gloss (Trim)
LRV / Undertone:
45.92% • Soft Green-Beige
Benjamin Moore #HC-114 • #B1B7A2 • LRV 45.92%

Spectrophotometric & CAT16 Illumination Analysis: Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage (HC-114)

Code HC-114 (Saybrook Sage) reflects 45.92% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage (HC-114) registers J'=76.1, a'=-5.48, and b'=7.34 with HSL (77°, 13%, 68%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 74.4 L*_HK. Because HC-114 carries a*=-5.89 red-green and b*=9.97 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.58, Saybrook Sage projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.

Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore HC-114 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Saybrook Sage (HC-114) holds its native #B8B69B swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, HC-114 adapts to #BDB594; at 3500K halogen, Saybrook Sage transitions to #C2B38F; at 3000K residential LED, HC-114 warms to #C7B28B; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Saybrook Sage (HC-114) settles at #CBB188.

When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage (HC-114, #B1B7A2), Behr Environmental (PPU11-9, #B0B5A1, LRV 44.95%) scores ΔE2000=0.74 and CAM16=0.78, followed by Environmental (PPU11-09, ΔE=0.95). In Sherwin-Williams, Cascade Green (SW 66, #ACB19F, LRV 42.8%) achieves ΔE2000=1.96 ahead of Softened Green (SW 6177, ΔE=2.72). Coordinate HC-114 with Super White (PM-1) ceilings, Ultra White (CC-10) trim, Pine Barrens (437) hallways, and Frosty Lime (2029-70) accents.

TECHNICAL COLOR BRIEF

Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage (HC-114)

Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage.

SPEC 01LRV 45.92% & H-K 74.4

What is the LRV of Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage (HC-114)?

Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage (HC-114) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 45.92% (#B1B7A2) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 74.4 L*_HK.

At 45.92% reflectance, Saybrook Sage (HC-114) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=73.43) to hold its #B1B7A2 color in bright sun.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedHC-114
SPEC 02CIELAB L*73.43 a*-5.89 b*9.97

What undertones does Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage (HC-114) have?

CIELAB telemetry (L*=73.43, a*=-5.89, b*=9.97) classifies Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage (HC-114) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=11.58 chroma and h°=120.6° hue.

Pair Saybrook Sage (HC-114) with North & East Windows for HC-114 (45.92% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with HC-114 (#B1B7A2). Under 2700K evening bulbs, HC-114 shifts from #B1B7A2 toward #CBB188.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedHC-114
SPEC 03HC-114 CROSS-BRAND DUPES

What is the closest cross-brand paint match to Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage (HC-114)?

Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage (HC-114, #B1B7A2) are Behr Environmental (PPU11-9, #B0B5A1) at ΔE2000=0.74 and Sherwin-Williams Cascade Green (SW 66, #ACB19F) at ΔE2000=1.96.

Both PPU11-9 and SW 66 matches are verified against Saybrook Sage (HC-114) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedHC-114
SPEC 04HC-114 TRIM & CEILING

What white trim and ceiling colors go best with Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage (HC-114)?

Alongside Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage (HC-114, LRV 45.92%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Ultra White (CC-10, #ECEEEC, LRV 85.04%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.

Pairing Ultra White (CC-10) with Saybrook Sage (HC-114) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.

CIE ΔE2000 VerifiedHC-114