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Sage
Sage is a mid-tone, balanced color with a character that sits between warm and cool. Its estimated light reflectance value (LRV) is about 36.7, so it reflects roughly 37% of the light that hits it.
Color facts
| Hex | #87AE73 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 135, 174, 115 |
| HSL | 100°, 27%, 57% |
| Estimated LRV | 36.7 |
| Temperature | balanced |
| Text on it | Black text, contrast 8.3:1 |
LRV here is estimated from the screen color (relative luminance). Paint brands publish measured LRVs on their own chips, which can differ.
How it reads on a wall
Reads as a clear color on the wall. Good for bedrooms, dining rooms, accent walls and rooms with good daylight. Pair with a lighter trim or ceiling to keep it from closing in.
North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light that can push this color cooler and grayer. Test it there before committing, or pick a slightly warmer cousin.
South- and west-facing rooms get warm, strong light that will make this color look warmer and more saturated in the afternoon.
Rooms it suits
- Living rooms with good daylight
- Bedrooms
- Home offices
- Kitchen walls and islands
A 60-30-10 palette built on Sage
White Beach
Sage
Wisteria
The 60-30-10 rule splits a room into a main color, a secondary color and an accent. Swap in real paint and fabric samples before you buy.
Harmonies
Complementary
Wisteria#A87DC2Analogous
Garden of Eden#7FA771Analogous
Willow Leaf#A1A46DTriadic
Heavenly Sky#6B90B3Triadic
Moonlight Mauve#CA83A7Split complementary
Venus Violet#7A6DC0Tints and shades
Lighter tints work as a ceiling or adjoining-room color; deeper shades suit trim, doors or cabinets.
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Getting Sage in real paint
Sage is a name from the open color-names list (MIT license), not a specific paint product. Most paint counters can mix a close match: bring a printed or physical sample, or use a brand color-match tool, then buy a sample pot and paint a 2 by 2 foot swatch on two walls. Screens and printers shift color.
On-screen colors are approximations. Pantone, Color of the Year and brand color names are trademarks of their owners.