Color Palettes

Behr Jojoba (N390-3)

A soft gray-green that acts as a lighter companion to Bitter Sage. It feels calm and restful and keeps small rooms open. Often used in bedrooms and bathrooms.

Jojoba · N390-3

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Undertones and where to use it

Undertone: Soft gray-green sage.

Where to use it: Bedroom, bathroom, nursery.

Trim: Jojoba pairs well with Ultra Pure White 1850 for trim, doors and ceilings.

Coordinating colors

Behr colors that work with Jojoba on walls, trim and accents.

Bitter Sage N390-4#97A18DTranquil Gray DC-007#D0CBC0Ultra Pure White 1850#F8F8F3

Similar colors from other brands

The closest matches to Jojoba from Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.

Saybrook Sage HC-114Benjamin Moore · #B1B7A2 · ΔE 1.7, nearly identicalSalisbury Green HC-139Benjamin Moore · #B0BAA4 · ΔE 1.7, nearly identicalSoftened Green SW 6177Sherwin-Williams · #BBBCA7 · ΔE 3.6, very closeContented SW 6191Sherwin-Williams · #BDC0B3 · ΔE 5.1, close

Jojoba lighter and darker tones

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Color palettes with Jojoba

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Monochromatic palette · Jojoba
Analogous palette · Jojoba
Complementary palette · Jojoba
Triadic palette · Jojoba
With neutrals palette · Jojoba
With an accent palette · Jojoba

Colors similar to Jojoba

Ash grayGreigeHeather grayWarm graySilverMushroomSage greenKhakiPearl grayFrench gray

More Behr greens

Hidden Gem N430-6AGrounded T27-01Back to Nature S340-4Breezeway MQ3-21In the Moment T18-15Muted Sage N350-5Sage Brush S370-3Dark Everglade HDC-CL-21AVine Leaf N400-7Bitter Sage N390-4Sage Gray 710F-4Ecological S380-6Secret Meadow S360-6Frosted Sage N400-2Wild Sage 700F-5Boreal N420-5

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Behr Jojoba?

The digital hex value for Behr Jojoba (N390-3) is #B0B9A6, which is rgb(176, 185, 166). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.

What is the LRV of Jojoba?

We have not confirmed a published LRV for Behr Jojoba, so we do not list one. You can find it on the back of the paint chip or on Behr’s website.

Is Jojoba warm or cool?

Jojoba has a soft gray-green sage undertone. By its digital value it sits on a balanced middle, but north-facing light will cool it down and warm bulbs will warm it up, so test a sample in the room where you plan to use it.

What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Jojoba?

The closest Sherwin-Williams color to Behr Jojoba is Softened Green (SW 6177, #BBBCA7), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 3.6). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.

What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Jojoba?

The closest Benjamin Moore color to Behr Jojoba is Saybrook Sage (HC-114, #B1B7A2), which is nearly identical by digital value (ΔE 1.7). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.