Mohegan Sage
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Mohegan Sage (2138-30) is a standout Gray in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 11 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#5F5E50
LRV
12.37
Mohegan Sage in Real Rooms
Mohegan Sage has a low LRV of 12.37 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, bathroom, house, kitchen cabinets, living room and misc.
2 Bedroom Photos
In the context of a primary suite, Mohegan Sage suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
Bedroom walls in Mohegan Sage create a peaceful retreat with earthy green.
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Master bedroom painted Mohegan Sage evokes natural tranquility and timeless grace.
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2 Bathroom Photos
In a powder room, Mohegan Sage can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.
Bathroom walls in Mohegan Sage bring spa-like serenity with soft green tones.
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Bathroom remodel in Mohegan Sage pairs beautifully with marble and brass fixtures.
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2 House Photos
Mohegan Sage is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.
House exterior in Mohegan Sage creates inviting curb appeal with muted green.
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Exterior painted in Mohegan Sage harmonizes beautifully with landscaping and stone.
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2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Mohegan Sage cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.
Kitchen cabinets in Mohegan Sage balance green undertones with creamy warmth.
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Cabinet storage painted Mohegan Sage adds depth while maintaining design cohesion.
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1 Living Room Photo
Choosing Mohegan Sage for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
Soft walls in Mohegan Sage create a calming backdrop for this inviting living room.
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2 Misc Photos
Note how Mohegan 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.
Walls painted in Mohegan Sage establish a serene, sophisticated atmosphere throughout.
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Mohegan Sage covers the walls with a gentle, muted green tone.
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Coordinating Colors
Snow Angel reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 12), opening up a space where Mohegan Sage encloses it.
At LRV 68 vs 12, Majestic Mauve is decisively the brighter choice.
Simply White reflects far more light (LRV 90 vs 12), opening up a space where Mohegan Sage encloses it.
At LRV 60 vs 12, Tea Light is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 14 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 12 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Mohegan Sage reads slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 9-point LRV gap (22 vs 12) makes Luxe the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 14 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 69 vs 12, Violet Sparkle is decisively the brighter choice.
French Violet reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Mohegan Sage reads slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 39 vs 12, Yukon Sky is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (16 vs 12) makes Sharkskin the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 3-point LRV gap (15 vs 12) makes Army Green the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (21 vs 12) makes Sussex Green the marginally brighter of the two.
Passion Vine reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Mohegan Sage reads slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Mohegan Sage reads slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 12 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.