Looking for the perfect earthy taupe paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Benjamin Moore Sage Mountain and if it might be right for your home!
Greens are really having a moment right now. If you're loving the trend but can't quite bring yourself to back away from neutral walls, let's talk about neutrals with strong green undertones.
These taupes / beiges / grays that highlight green are a great option. They feel neutral yet add some subtle color without being too bold. They bring the great things about green into a room. These colors feel earthy, organic, peaceful, and timeless.
These understated hues are gorgeous. Let's talk about one: Sage Mountain by Benjamin Moore.
Sage Mountain, Benjamin Moore, 1488
Sage Mountain is a muted, deep taupe with a green undertone, giving it an earthy, organic feel.
Sage Mountain is also known as Benjamin Moore Taiga, CC-696.
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Color Family
Sage Mountain is in the neutral family.
Light Reflectance Value
29
Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.
At 29, Sage Mountain is a mid-tone, meaning it shifts depending on the lighting. In bright rooms, it looks lighter and warmer. In dim spaces, it deepens into a cozy, deeper tone.
RGB Colors
R: 149 G: 145 B: 127
RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!
Hex Code
#95917F
Undertones
Sage Mountain is a soft taupe with warm green and slight yellow and gray undertones.
In brighter spaces such as south-facing rooms, Sage Mountain will lean warmer and lighter, leaning more green-beige.
In darker spaces with less natural light, Sage Mountain will lean less warm, deeper, and darker, leaning more green-gray.
Sage Mountain will look lighter in a bright room and darker in a room with less natural lighting, such as north-facing rooms.
It's very important to swatch colors on your wall to make sure they look good – day and night – in your actual space before committing.
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Best uses
Sage Mountain can be used almost anywhere. It feels welcoming, adding subtle color without being too bold. Use it for big spaces or small accents.
I’d try Sage Mountain in:
- Living rooms, bedrooms, or dens where you want a warm, organic feel
- Accent wall
- A focal point such as a fireplace or built-ins
- Home exterior
- Interior or exterior doors
- Shutters
- Cabinets
- Furniture
Similar Colors
- Benjamin Moore Gettysburg Gray
- Behr Carriage Door
- Sherwin Williams Featherstone
- Benjamin Moore Wildwood Crest
- Behr Muted Sage
- Sherwin Williams Canal Street
- Benjamin Moore Creekside Green
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Coordinating Colors
As a warm earthy neutral, Sage Mountain pairs well with many other colors. It pairs well with both warm and cool neutrals, including beiges, tans, whites, and grays.
It also pairs well with other earthy hues, including blues, greens, teals, browns, blacks, and violets.
Deep blacks / teals / blues:
- Narragansett Green
- Lead Gray
- Amazon Green
- Stonecutter
- Dark Pewter
Medium beiges / tans:
- Stone House
- Blanched Almond
- Sierra Hills
- Splendor
- Sandy Brown
Cool whites / grays:
- China White
- Classic Gray
- Sheep's Wool
- Silver Satin
- Dove Wing
Trim Colors
With Sage Mountain, you have two great choices for trim. For more contrast, choose a bright white.
- Benjamin Moore Simply White
- Sherwin Williams Extra White
- Behr Ultra Pure White
If you want to lean into the warmth and softness of Sage Mountain, go with a soft white paint for trim.
Sage Mountain color palette
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FAQS
Here are some common frequently asked questions about Sage Mountain.
Is there a difference between Sage Mountain and Taiga?
No, there is no difference. Benjamin Moore Sage Mountain and Taiga are the exact same color.
Is Ben Moore Sage Mountain warm or cool?
Taupes with green undertones can lean warm or cool, so they can be tricky! Sage Mountain is a warm paint color.
It features warm green and yellow undertones.
Are Sage Mountain and Mountain Sage the same paint color?
Similar names, but these are two different colors, offering two distinct vibes.
Benjamin Moore Sage Mountain is a darker, warm, earthy taupe featuring green undertones, while Behr Mountain Sage is a lighter sage green.
Swatching both colors will help you see the difference and decide which one suits your style best.
What's the difference: BM Sage Mountain vs SW Evergreen Fog?
Sage Mountain and Evergreen Fog share many similarities. Both are mid-toned hues that feature green and gray.
Sage Mountain is more neutral, less green, slightly darker, and a bit more saturated. Evergreen Fog is a bit more green, slightly lighter, and more muted.
Evergreen Fog was the Sherwin Williams Color of the Year in 2022 and remains popular, but popularity alone does not mean it will be the best fit for your home. Swatching both is the easiest way to see which one works with your space.
Is Sage Mountain green or gray?
Neither! Sage Mountain is a neutral taupe with green, gray, and yellow undertones. It will look more green in warmer, brighter spaces and more green-gray in cooler, darker spaces.
Give Sage Mountain a swatch in your home and see if it's right for your space.
What's the difference: BM Sage Mountain vs Creekside Green?
These two are similar, but no two paint colors are exactly the same!
Sage Mountain is a bit darker and more neutral; Creekside Green is slightly lighter and a bit more green.
These two are pretty similar, so it's helpful to swatch them side by side. Then you can see which one feels right in your space.
Before you go...
So, you've found the perfect paint color, but here's the thing - there's another big decision you have to make: picking the right paint sheen. Seriously, the level of glossiness can totally change how your color looks on the walls and how long the paint lasts!
Check out our complete guide to understanding paint sheens.
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Meg Hemmelgarn is a freelance writer and home decor + DIY blogger who loves to talk about paint colors. She and her husband are currently renovating their third fixer upper. You can see their projects on her blog, Green With Decor.
