Sage
At first glance, Sage belongs to the green family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. An LRV of 42.0 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. 9 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
Hex
#B3AE95LRV
42.03
Sage in Rooms
Follow Sage from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 9 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
1 Living Room Photo
1 sourced room photo gives the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Sage (2860) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Living room walls in Sage provide a calm, sophisticated backdrop for furnishings.
@tammyproschallred
1 Kitchen Photo
Its place within Historic Exterior Color Wall and Suburban Modern (1950s) hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit. In this setting, let daylight, task lighting and evening pendants and stone, timber, tile and metal finishes guide the final sample decision.
Kitchen walls painted Sage create a serene, cohesive cooking environment.
@brand_new_again
6 House Photos
The 6 house images turn a green swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
Home exterior in Sage offers soft, natural curb appeal and timeless elegance.
@hillisbrotherspainting
1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
The 1 kitchen cabinets image turn a green swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
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.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This historic cool neutral green with its lighthearted yellow tints was the perfect counterbalance to the colorful hues of an optimistic suburban modern era.
Attributed to Sherwin-Williams catalog data.