
Fresh Sage
Fresh Sage is a versatile paint color from Dulux. 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 21 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#8AA38B
LRV
33.46
Fresh Sage in Real Rooms
Fresh Sage has a medium LRV of 33.46 — 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.
7 Living Room Photos
When applied to living room walls, Fresh Sage creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.

Dulux Fresh Sage living room paint review
@emmafoley88
3 Bathroom Photos
The interaction between Fresh Sage and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.

Dulux Fresh Sage bathroom makeover
@renovating_ravensworth

Fresh Sage bathroom color-block
@homelyhoneysucklexo

Dulux Fresh Sage bathroom color-block
@homelyhoneysucklexo
1 Bedroom Photo
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Fresh 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.

Dulux Fresh Sage bedroom interior
@inspireconceptsltd
3 Front Door Photos
Using Fresh Sage for the front door allows the hardware to be the "jewelry" of the house. Whether you choose a modern long-bar handle or a traditional knocker, the color provides the perfect stage for the metalwork to shine.

Dulux Fresh Sage front door color review
@ouravalonhome

Dulux Fresh Sage front door color review
@project_fairway

Dulux Fresh Sage front door color
@no.5_woodlands
5 Misc Photos
Note how Fresh 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.

Dulux Fresh Sage painted furniture
@adventures_at_12wa

Dulux Fresh Sage door paint
@duluxuk

Dulux Fresh Sage wardrobe
@dannyjameslane

Dulux Fresh Sage wardrobe
@dannyjameslane

Dulux Fresh Sage kids' room color
@duluxuk
1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Fresh Sage, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.

Fresh Sage dining room color review
@homelyhoneysucklexo
1 Kitchen Photo
On kitchen walls, Fresh Sage adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.

Dulux Fresh Sage kitchen
@mrdecor_midlands
Similar Colors



At LRV 46 vs 33, Dewy Lawn is decisively the brighter choice.



At LRV 33 vs 14, Fresh Sage is decisively the brighter choice.
Complementary Colors



With LRVs of 36 and 33, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.