Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage (SW 6178) records 41.01% LRV and 71 L*_HK lightness (#ACAD97, RGB 172/173/151). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=70.1, a*=-4.27, b*=11.2, C*=11.99, h°=110.9°) place SW 6178 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Clary Sage (SW 6178) are Behr Sage Wisdom (MQ6-27, ΔE=1.4) and Benjamin Moore Estate Sale (CSP-795, ΔE=2.15).
Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage (SW 6178, #ACAD97) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams) | Clary Sage (SW 6178) | #ACAD97 | 41.01% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Sage Wisdom (MQ6-27) | #AFAD96 | 41% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.40 (97.1%) |
| Behr #2 | Bay Water (S380-4) | #AAAD94 | 41% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.46 (96.9%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Estate Sale (CSP-795) | #ACAE92 | 41.26% | Rich Green-Beige | ΔE 2.15 (95.5%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Weekend Getaway (473) | #A5AA92 | 38.93% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 2.27 (95.2%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.4 equivalent for SW 6178: Sage Wisdom (MQ6-27) delivers identical 41% reflectance to SW 6178 with +0.54 higher C*=12.53 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.46 equivalent for SW 6178: Bay Water (S380-4) delivers identical 41% reflectance to SW 6178 with +1.68 higher C*=13.67 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.62 equivalent for SW 6178: Simply Sage (PPU10-16) delivers -2 LRV points deeper than Clary Sage (SW 6178) with -1.56 softer C*=10.43 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.15 alternative to SW 6178: Estate Sale (CSP-795) delivers identical 41.26% reflectance to SW 6178 with +3.24 higher C*=15.23 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.27 alternative to SW 6178: Weekend Getaway (473) delivers -2.1 LRV points deeper than Clary Sage (SW 6178) with +1.28 higher C*=13.27 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.27 alternative to SW 6178: Nature Lover (CC-726) delivers -2.1 LRV points deeper than Clary Sage (SW 6178) with +1.28 higher C*=13.27 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Clary Sage (#ACAD97, LRV 41.01%).
Clary Sage (SW 6178, b*=11.2) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under SW 6178
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6178 (2700K shifts to #C5A77F)
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Code SW 6178 (Clary Sage) reflects 41.01% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage (SW 6178) registers J'=72.9, a'=-3.76, and b'=8.05 with HSL (63°, 12%, 64%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 71 L*_HK. Because SW 6178 carries a*=-4.27 red-green and b*=11.2 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=11.99, Clary Sage projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6178 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Clary Sage (SW 6178) holds its native #B2AC90 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6178 adapts to #B8AB8A; at 3500K halogen, Clary Sage transitions to #BCAA85; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6178 warms to #C1A881; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Clary Sage (SW 6178) settles at #C5A77F.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage (SW 6178, #ACAD97), Behr Sage Wisdom (MQ6-27, #AFAD96, LRV 41%) scores ΔE2000=1.4 and CAM16=1.1, followed by Bay Water (S380-4, ΔE=1.46). In Benjamin Moore, Estate Sale (CSP-795, #ACAE92, LRV 41.26%) achieves ΔE2000=2.15 ahead of Weekend Getaway (473, ΔE=2.27). Coordinate SW 6178 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Pure White (SW 7005) trim, Liveable Green (SW 6176) hallways, and Queen Anne's Lace (SW 6420) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage.
Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage (SW 6178) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 41.01% (#ACAD97) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 71 L*_HK.
At 41.01% reflectance, Clary Sage (SW 6178) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=70.1) to hold its #ACAD97 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=70.1, a*=-4.27, b*=11.2) classifies Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage (SW 6178) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=11.99 chroma and h°=110.9° hue.
Pair Clary Sage (SW 6178) with North & East Windows for SW 6178 (41.01% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under SW 6178. Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6178 shifts from #ACAD97 toward #C5A77F.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage (SW 6178, #ACAD97) are Behr Sage Wisdom (MQ6-27, #AFAD96) at ΔE2000=1.4 and Benjamin Moore Estate Sale (CSP-795, #ACAE92) at ΔE2000=2.15.
Both MQ6-27 and CSP-795 matches are verified against Clary Sage (SW 6178) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage (SW 6178, LRV 41.01%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Pure White (SW 7005, #EDECE6, LRV 83.77%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Pure White (SW 7005) with Clary Sage (SW 6178) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.