Fresh Sage vs Agate Green
Fresh Sage is a Dulux color while Agate Green comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both green-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green-grey to land. With LRVs of 33 and 34, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Fresh Sage's neutral character against Agate Green's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 3.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Fresh Sage vs Agate Green in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Fresh Sage and Agate Green are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Fresh Sage reads more restrained here, while Agate Green adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Front Door
Front doors are seen in isolation against the rest of the facade, which makes them a high-stakes surface where even subtle differences matter. Fresh Sage reads more restrained here, while Agate Green adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Color Details
Fresh Sage vs Agate Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fresh Sage on one side and Agate Green on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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