GREENS

Sage

#87AE73

RGB 135, 174, 115 · HSL 100°, 27%, 57% · CMYK 22, 0, 34, 32

Sage is #87AE73 in HEX — rgb(135, 174, 115), hsl(100°, 27%, 57%), cmyk(22%, 0%, 34%, 32%).

Sage pulls into the mid-tone end of the greens spectrum — HSL 100°, 27%, 57%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#87AE73

RGB135, 174, 115

HSL100°, 27%, 57%

HSV100°, 34%, 68%

CMYK22, 0, 34, 32

Decimal8892019

CSS RGBrgb(135, 174, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(100, 27%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Organic Green SW6732

ΔE 3.1 · #7FAC6E

RAL

Pale Green 6021

ΔE 3.1 · #89AC76

Behr

Olivine 420F-5

ΔE 3.4 · #7FA569

Dunn-Edwards

Garden of Eden DE5607

ΔE 3.6 · #7FA771

Dulux

Ready Lawn S23E6

ΔE 4.4 · #7DA570

Hallman-Lindsay

Perennial Garden 759

ΔE 5 · #87A56F

Vista Paint

Perennial Garden C-758

ΔE 5 · #87A56F

PPG

Hearty Hosta 1223-5

ΔE 6.1 · #96BF83

Benjamin Moore

Cedar 2034-40

ΔE 6.1 · #80B480

Valspar

Spring Leaves 5008-6B

ΔE 6.9 · #7FA576

IKEA

IKEA114 114

ΔE 7.6 · #93AB67

Colorhouse

Thrive .05 Thrive-05

ΔE 8.2 · #83AE82

Kilz

Wheatgrass RG240-02

ΔE 9.5 · #81B589

Dutch Boy

Perrenial Garden DCP-0759

ΔE 12.1 · #9AB68E

Farrow & Ball

Yeabridge Green 287

ΔE 12.1 · #919F70

Kobra

Green 33

ΔE 12.2 · #7AB96E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneGreen UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral green with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#87AE73

#9B74AF

Analogous

#A5AF74

#87AE73

#74AF7E

Triadic

#87AE73

#7487AF

#AF7487

Split-Complementary

#87AE73

#7E74AF

#AF74A5

Tetradic

#87AE73

#74A5AF

#9B74AF

#AF7E74

Monochromatic

#3F5732

#61884E

#87AE73

#B1CBA4

#DBE7D5

Rectangle

#87AE73

#74AF9B

#9B74AF

#AF7487

Compound

#87AE73

#74AF7E

#9B74AF

#AF74A5

Variations

Lighter

#9FBF90

#B8CCAE

#D6E0D1

Darker

#699553

#486838

#2A3D20

Saturation

#8E9A88

#87AF74

#7AD74C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.52:1

Fail

vs Black

8.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#87AE73

#A69D75

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#87AE73

#A8A87D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#87AE73

#8DA6A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Sage sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#A5AF71

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#87AE73

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#92B496

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAECEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#865D9A

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #87AE73;

CSS — background

background-color: #87AE73;

CSS Variable

--color-sage: #87AE73;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sage': '#87AE73' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#87AE73] text-[#87AE73]

SCSS

$sage: #87AE73;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #87AE73?

#87AE73 is Sage, a mid-tone green with a warm undertone.

Is #87AE73 warm or cool?

Sage reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sage?

Sage works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Sage?

Sage pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Sage?

You can download Sage on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Sage?

The hex code is #87AE73. In RGB it's 135, 174, 115, and in HSL it's 100°, 27%, 57%.

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