Sage green colour: description, shades and mixing guide

The colour sage green is a natural and soothing shade, named after the delicate green leaves of the sage plant. This colour is a blend of green and grey, resulting in a subtle, muted shade that is suitable for almost any environment. Sage green is often used in interior design, especially in rooms where a relaxing and harmonious atmosphere is desired, such as bedrooms or living rooms.

The psychological effect of such colours is also significant, as they evoke calming and meditative feelings in people. The natural origins of sage green make it the perfect choice for someone looking to achieve a modern, yet timeless and elegant style. It can be used both indoors and outdoors, for example in garden furniture, wall painting or textile decorations, as it blends well with other natural colours and materials.

RGB and HEX colour codes for sage green

The colour sage green is widely used in design and fashion. This colour has a calming effect and gives a natural look. The RGB values are (156, 175, 136), while the HEX code is #9CAF88.

Colour scheme	Code/Weights
Hex	#9caf88
RGB	rgb(156, 175, 136)
HSL	hsl(88, 24%, 61%)
HSV/HSB	hsv(88, 22%, 69%)
CMYK	cmyk(11%, 0%, 22%, 31%)
Contrasting colour	#88568f
Complementary colour	#af889a

Dark and light shades of sage green

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Dark shades

Light shades

Complementary colour palettes of sage green

Sage green is a colour with many harmonising shades. Below are some complementary, analogue, monochrome, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral palettes that complement this natural Green shade.

Complementary palette

Analogue palette

Monochrome palette

Triad palette

Tetrade palette

Split complementary palette

Neutral palette

What is the colour of sage green?

Sage green is a natural, calming shade, reminiscent of the greenish-grey tone of sage leaves. It is a subtle, muted version of green that is both refreshing and neutral, perfect for a variety of environments, whether indoors or outdoors.

What is the colour of sage green?

The colour of sage green depends on a variety of factors, including the composition and proportion of pigments, the type and intensity of lighting, and the influence of surrounding colours. The hue of sage green can vary depending on the mixing ratios of yellow and blue pigments, under natural or artificial lighting conditions, and in relation to other nearby colours.

How is the sage green colour colour mixing possible?

The sage green colour is a mixture of green and grey. To achieve this shade, start with a base green and gradually add grey until you achieve the desired depth and shade. The right proportion depends on the shade you want, but usually more green is used than grey.