Behr

Bitter Sage

N390-4

Color Codes

HEX
#97a18d
RGB Decimal
151, 161, 141
RGB Percent
59.2%, 63.1%, 55.3%
HSL
90.0, 9.6%, 59.2%
HSV
90.0, 12.4%, 63.1%
CMYK
6.2%, 0.0%, 12.4%, 36.9%
YIQ
155.7, 0.5, -8.4
XYZ
30.32, 33.99, 30.16
CIE Lab
64.96, -7.33, 9.20
CIE Luv
64.96, -4.71, 14.13
Hunter Lab
58.30, -6.30, 7.55
Decimal
9937293

Bitter Sage in Real Homes (2 Photos)

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Bitter Sage in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Behr Bitter Sage under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Bitter Sage under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

90°

Green Family

Lightness

59%

Medium

Saturation

10%

Very Muted

LRV

61.7
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel