Muted Sage
Muted Sage is a versatile paint color from Behr. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 14 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#93907e
LRV
27.59
Muted Sage in Real Rooms
Muted Sage has a medium LRV of 27.59 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
8 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Muted Sage reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
Soft bedding complements calming Muted Sage bedroom walls perfectly.
@homewithemory
2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The way Muted Sage interacts with under-cabinet lighting is transformative. It catches the glow and reflects a softer, more diffused light onto the countertops, making the workspace feel more inviting and less utilitarian.
Kitchen cabinet fronts painted in Muted Sage offer a fresh, understated elegance.
@rust2richesllc
Cabinetry in Muted Sage complements natural light and warm wood tones beautifully.
@rust2richesllc
4 Misc Photos
Note how Muted Sage is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Front door finished in Muted Sage makes a sophisticated entry statement.
@adrianacarrig
Walls transformed in Muted Sage establish a calm, inviting atmosphere throughout.
@odysseylaneboutique
Furniture piece painted in Muted Sage coordinates seamlessly with modern décor.
@thefurniturefarmer
Matte walls in Muted Sage provide a soothing backdrop for layered styling.
@the_esau_life
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 30 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Downtown Gray reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 28), opening up a space where Muted Sage encloses it.
At LRV 46 vs 28, Greige is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 28 vs 11, Muted Sage is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 28 vs 15, Muted Sage is decisively the brighter choice.
Muted Sage reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 17), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.