Sage is a cool, soothing shade of green that reflects the subtlety of nature. Named after the green herb, sage leaves. This colour has a unique soft and pleasant hue that has a special place in both interior design and fashion. Combined with earthy colours such as brown or grey, sage gives an elegant and harmonious look to any environment.
The calming and balancing effect of sage colour is often used to create relaxing spaces such as bedrooms and bathrooms. It's also a great choice for home offices where creativity and concentration need to be stimulated before stepping onto the stage. The light grey tone Green shade blends well with different textures and materials such as wood, metal or stone, making it a versatile choice for interior decoration.
Sage colour RGB and HEX colour codes
Sage is a soothing, natural shade with RGB and HEX values as follows:
- RGB: (156, 175, 136)
- HEX: #9CAF88
| Colour scheme | Code/Weights |
|---|---|
| Hex |
#9C9E5F |
| RGB |
rgb(156, 158, 95) |
| HSL |
hsl(61, 25%, 49%) |
| HSV/HSB |
hsv(61, 40%, 62%) |
| CMYK |
cmyk(1, 0, 40, 38) |
| Contrasting colour |
#96659F |
| Complementary colour |
#5F9E94 |
Dark and light shades of sage
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Dark shades
Light shades
Sage complementary colour palettes
The colour sage creates a pleasant and calming effect, perfect for creating different colour palettes in design. Here are some of the complementary, analogue, monochrome, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral palettes based on sage.
Complementary palette
Analogue palette
Monochrome palette
Triad palette
Tetrade palette
Split complementary palette
Neutral palette
What is the colour of sage?
Sage is a shade of green, often described as a light to medium-dark shade of greyish green. This colour is reminiscent of the colour of the leaves of the sage plant and is often used in soothing and naturalistic designs.
What determines the colour of sage?
The colour of the sage depends on the variety of plant, soil type, amount of sunlight and frequency of watering. It can also be affected by the age of the plant and ecological conditions. Different types of sage can vary in shades from pale green to deep green or even greyish green.
how is sage color color mixing possible?
The sage colour can be mixed by using blue, green and a little white paint. Start by mixing the green and blue to get a greyish-green shade. Then slowly add white paint until you get the desired pale, greyish-green shade that resembles the colour of sage.
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