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).
Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage (HC-114, #B1B7A2) 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 (Benjamin Moore) | Saybrook Sage (HC-114) | #B1B7A2 | 45.92% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Environmental (PPU11-9) | #B0B5A1 | 44.95% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.74 (98.4%) |
| Behr #2 | Environmental (PPU11-09) | #B1B5A0 | 45% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.95 (98%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Cascade Green (SW 66) | #ACB19F | 42.8% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.96 (95.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Softened Green (SW 6177) | #BBBCA7 | 49.45% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 2.72 (94.3%) |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Saybrook Sage (#B1B7A2, LRV 45.92%).
Saybrook Sage (HC-114, b*=9.97) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with HC-114 (#B1B7A2)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for HC-114 (2700K shifts to #CBB188)
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.