White Sage (PPG1131-2)
A very light sage green approaching off-white. The lightest green in PPG's range. Barely there color that freshens a room without committing to a bold green.
About PPG White Sage
White Sage (PPG1131-2) is a green from PPG's collection with an LRV of 64 and light sage white undertones. A very light sage green approaching off-white. The lightest green in PPG's range. Barely there color that freshens a room without committing to a bold green.
With a light-to-medium LRV of 64, White Sage sits in a versatile sweet spot. It has enough depth to read as more than a white or off-white, adding real color and character to a room, while still reflecting enough light to keep spaces feeling open and airy. This is the range where most popular whole-house colors live, because they offer warmth and personality without making rooms feel smaller.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
White Sage has an LRV of 64, placing it in the light range on the 0-to-100 scale. LRV measures the percentage of visible light a color reflects. A pure black has an LRV of 0 and a pure white has an LRV of 100. Understanding a color's LRV helps you predict how it will feel in your space: higher LRV means brighter and more spacious, lower LRV means cozier and more intimate.
Undertone Analysis
White Sage has light sage white undertones. Undertones are the subtle background colors that become visible in different lighting conditions. Even colors that look "neutral" in the store will reveal their undertones once they are on your walls and interacting with natural light, artificial light, and the colors around them.
A very light sage green approaching off-white. The lightest green in PPG's range. Barely there color that freshens a room without committing to a bold green. Neutral undertones give you the most flexibility in decorating. This color should coordinate well with both warm elements (wood, brass, cream) and cool elements (chrome, marble, blue-gray), making it a versatile foundation for any design direction.
Lighting Behavior
In most rooms, reads as a cool off-white with a green whisper. The sage shows most in bright, natural light. A subtle, refreshing choice.
Every paint color looks different depending on the light source in your room. South-facing rooms get warm, direct sunlight that brings out yellow and warm undertones. North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light that emphasizes blue and gray undertones. East-facing rooms are bright and warm in the morning, cooler in the afternoon. West-facing rooms are the opposite: cool morning, warm afternoon. Incandescent and warm LED bulbs push colors warmer, while cool-white LEDs and fluorescent tubes push colors cooler. To avoid surprises, always test White Sage with a physical sample on your actual wall, and observe it at different times of day before committing.
Best Rooms for White Sage
PPG recommends White Sage for: bathroom, nursery, bedroom, hallway, kitchen.
Closest Matches in Other Brands
Find the closest equivalent to PPG White Sage from other paint brands. Matches are calculated using Delta E (CIE2000), the industry standard for measuring perceptual color difference.
Benjamin Moore Matches
White Wisp is close. Both are ultra-light green-grays.
View all Benjamin Moore matches →Sherwin Williams Matches
Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for PPG White Sage is Filmy Green (SW 6190) with a Delta E of 3.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Filmy Green is close. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart, while 2 to 4 means the difference is subtle.
White Sage has light sage white undertones. A very light sage green approaching off-white. The lightest green in PPG's range. Barely there color that freshens a room without committing to a bold green. Undertones become most visible when the color is on a large surface like a wall, and they shift depending on the light source in your room. Always test with a physical sample in your specific space to see how the undertones interact with your lighting, flooring, and furnishings.
White Sage (PPG1131-2) has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64, which puts it in the light range. LRV measures the percentage of light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white). At 64, this is a medium-depth color that adds warmth and character while still reflecting a reasonable amount of light.
White Sage leans neutral, with light sage white undertones that do not strongly push warm or cool. This makes it one of the more versatile colors in its family, pairing well with both warm and cool accent colors and finishes. In most rooms, reads as a cool off-white with a green whisper. The sage shows most in bright, natural light. A subtle, refreshing choice.
Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.