Sage
With a focus on versatile tones, Sage (2860) is a standout Green in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 9 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
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LRV
42.03
Sage in Real Rooms
Sage has a medium-high LRV of 42.03 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, kitchen, house and kitchen cabinets.
1 Living Room Photo
In a living room, Sage acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.
Living room walls in Sage provide a calm, sophisticated backdrop for furnishings.
@tammyproschallred
1 Kitchen Photo
For smaller kitchens, Sage can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.
Kitchen walls painted Sage create a serene, cohesive cooking environment.
@brand_new_again
6 House Photos
The way Sage interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.
Home exterior in Sage offers soft, natural curb appeal and timeless elegance.
@hillisbrotherspainting
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Sage brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.
Kitchen cabinets in Sage add depth and personality to cooking spaces.
@jd.interiordesign
Coordinating Colors
White Heron reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 42), opening up a space where Sage encloses it.
At LRV 42 vs 16, Sage is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 42 and 41, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 42 and 41, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 42 and 41, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (46 vs 42) makes Woolen Mittens the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 44 and 42, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 45 vs 42), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (42 vs 38) makes Sage the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Sage reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.
Starry Night reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 42), opening up a space where Sage encloses it.
At LRV 42 vs 20, Sage is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 42 vs 28, Sage is decisively the brighter choice.
Sage reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 3), opening up a space where After the Storm encloses it.
At LRV 83 vs 42, Lavender Wisp is decisively the brighter choice.
Sage reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 6), opening up a space where Charcoal Blue encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Crushed Ice reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 42), opening up a space where Sage encloses it.
Repose Gray reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 42), opening up a space where Sage encloses it.
At LRV 63 vs 42, Conservative Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
At LRV 42 vs 24, Sage is decisively the brighter choice.
A 9-point LRV gap (42 vs 33) makes Sage the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 42 vs 20, Sage is decisively the brighter choice.