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Sage Green

#887766

RGB 136, 119, 102 · HSL 30°, 14%, 47% · CMYK 0, 12, 25, 47

Sage Green is #887766 in HEX — rgb(136, 119, 102), hsl(30°, 14%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 25%, 47%).

Sage Green pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 14%, 47%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#887766

RGB136, 119, 102

HSL30°, 14%, 47%

HSV30°, 25%, 53%

CMYK0, 12, 25, 47

Decimal8943462

CSS RGBrgb(136, 119, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 14%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Guy S12C6

ΔE 0.8 · #897968

PPG

Portabella 15-32

ΔE 1 · #8B7867

Sherwin-Williams

Virtual Taupe SW7039

ΔE 1.4 · #8A7A6A

Hallman-Lindsay

Sandy Shoes 199

ΔE 1.4 · #847563

Benjamin Moore

Rustic 999

ΔE 1.5 · #857663

Behr

Coconut Shell PPU5-5

ΔE 1.8 · #8D7967

Valspar

Scented Candle 2006-9B

ΔE 1.9 · #887465

Vista Paint

Woodbridge K-1178

ΔE 2.1 · #88796B

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 2.4 · #847763

Dunn-Edwards

Mission Trail DE6223

ΔE 3.8 · #857A64

Kilz

Cowboy Hat LL140

ΔE 4.3 · #918272

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 5.8 · #857F69

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 6.3 · #898176

Colorhouse

Stone .06 Stone-06

ΔE 6.6 · #746D5A

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 7 · #998976

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 8.7 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#887766

#677889

Analogous

#896767

#887766

#898967

Triadic

#887766

#678978

#786789

Split-Complementary

#887766

#678989

#676789

Tetradic

#887766

#678967

#677889

#896789

Monochromatic

#312B25

#5D5246

#887766

#AC9E91

#CDC4BC

Rectangle

#887766

#788967

#677889

#786789

Compound

#887766

#898967

#677889

#676789

Variations

Lighter

#A29384

#B8AEA4

#D4D0CB

Darker

#6E6052

#4C4238

#2D2620

Saturation

#7D7873

#897867

#BC7834

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.31:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.88:1

Deuteranopia

#887766

#817C66

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#887766

#7A7A68

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#887766

#897577

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sage Green reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#A58668

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#887766

Daylight 5500K

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

#938B8C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#4C667F

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #887766;

CSS — background

background-color: #887766;

CSS Variable

--color-sage-green: #887766;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sage-green': '#887766' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#887766] text-[#887766]

SCSS

$sage-green: #887766;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #887766?

#887766 is Sage Green, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #887766 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sage Green?

Sage Green works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Sage Green?

Sage Green pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Sage Green?

You can download Sage Green 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 Green?

The hex code is #887766. In RGB it's 136, 119, 102, and in HSL it's 30°, 14%, 47%.

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