18 Best Sage Green Paint Colors for a Soothing Space

Choosing the perfect color doesn’t have to be complicated. We’re here to help!

Sage Green Paint Colors

Get inspiration to add the prettiest shades of green to your home! Sage green paint colors can help bring the outdoors in, and they can act as a focal point or a neutral backdrop.

Choosing the perfect color doesn’t have to be complicated. We’re here to help!

We’ve curated the 10 prettiest shades of sage green that will make your decision easy. Check out these pretty sage green colors, from the softest light sage green colors to deeper, more intense hues.

Table of Contents

• Sage Green Paint Colors
• Tips
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Colors that Go with Sage Green
• Sage Green Paint Colors
• More Paint Color Guides

Green is a fresh, soothing color that is reminiscent of so much in nature. It’s also a surprisingly versatile color that can even act as a neutral in many instances.

Choosing the perfect shade of paint can be harder than it sounds. If you know, you know! Paint can be difficult, right?

That’s why I’ve created paint guides – to help you narrow down the overwhelming shades and hone in on the perfect one for you and your home. Check out the prettiest Coastal Blues, my favorite Warm White Paint Colors and this guide to the best Living Room Paint Colors, too.

Today, we’re sharing the best sage green paint colors. I have a big crush on all shades of green lately, and I’m ready to use them everywhere!

Sage Green Paint Colors

After we painted our potting bench in the prettiest shade of sage green, I couldn’t help myself! I’ve been incorporating this color everywhere.

I can’t wait to share more, but for now, here are a few of my best tips and the answers to your frequently asked questions. Find all 12 of the best sage green paint colors below!

Tips

• Sage green can act as a neutral, or it can stand out as a focal point in your home. You decide!
• One of the best ways to choose shades of sage green is to compare the light and dark scale of each color with the LRV. The higher the LRV, the lighter the color. Learn about Light Reflectance Value in my comprehensive guide: What is LRV?
• Samples – Use paint samples! As you try different shades, you’ll begin to recognize a pattern in the colors that feel good. Check samples in various lighting at different times of the day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Warm sage green colors do exist! Choose shades of sage that lean more olive green, with yellow or muddy brown undertones.

Are sage green and mint green the same thing?

Technically, mint green is softer, with more of a blue undertone. Sage green tends to be a little deeper and often has more of a yellow or gray undertone.

Anywhere! The best part about sage green is that it can act as a pop of color in a neutral room, or it can be a neutral backdrop in and of itself.
Use it on the exterior of your home, on an accent wall, on furniture, on cabinetry and so much more!

Colors that Go with Sage Green

• Shades of White – Check out my favorite, Benjamin Moore Simply White.
• Gray – Be careful with these. While many sage green colors have gray undertones, they can also compete with gray accents!
• Blue – Many shades of cool blues can be beautiful when combined with green.
• Browns and Wood Tones – The colors of natural woods are beautiful with sage green. Check out my guide to the best Mushroom Paint Colors!
• Pink – Because red is opposite on the color wheel from green, pink can be a great complement.

Sage Green Paint Colors

We’ve rounded up the prettiest shades of sage green paint colors – you’re bound to find one that you love!

Benjamin Moore Sage Wisdom

This is a fabulous shade of green! It’s the perfect mid-tone sage, with great undertones – not too yellow and not too blue. It’s a slightly deeper color than others, with an LRV of 43.98.

Sherwin Williams Clary Sage

SW 6178 is a very popular color that is described as an herbal green. It does have a fabulous herbal style! With a slight yellow undertone, the LRV for Sherwin Williams SW6178 Clary Sage is 40.96.

Benjamin Moore Sage Tint

This is the sage green with the most blue in the background on this list! I love that it has a little bit of a blue and gray background to it. Featuring a mid-level LRV of 57.85, this shade pairs beautifully with Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace.

Benjamin Moore Silver Sage

With an LRV of 63.26, this is a soft, lighter sage green color. In some lights, this color reads as a more true gray, and in others, you’ll see a softer olive tone.

Caitlin Wilson Soft Sage

This is a fresh, soft sage green that has a tranquil vibe. While this designer doesn’t share the LRV of her paint colors, I love how she pairs them and how they complement the grand millennial style!

Clare Paint Rain Check

Rain check is perhaps the most gray of all the colors in this guide, though it certainly has a green background. With slightly warm undertones and a soft, light finish, it’s got an LRV of 64 – the lightest of all these colors!

Clare Paint All the Sage

Bring the outside in with this soft, earthy green. It’s refined, relaxed and refreshing all at once. It’s got a warm undertone with an LRV of 50.

Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage

This is a very popular sage green for Benjamin Moore and it’s easy to see why. With an LRV of 45.46, it’s got a pretty splash of gray in the background while still reading as a true green.

Clare Paint Money Moves

With a cooler undertone and a deeper LRV of 46, this color is rich and soothing. I think it would be especially beautiful on a kitchen island or accent furniture pieces!

Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog

We’ve written extensively about this color, as it’s a favorite in our home! Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog was the Color of the Year for 2022. Evergreen Fog has an LRV of 30, making it a deep, dark and striking sage green color with a lot of gray in the background.

However, I don’t think it’s too dark when you’ve got lots of natural light (as you can see below), and when used in small doses, we adore it!

Benjamin Moore Hollingsworth Green

HC-141 from Benjamin Moore is a soft, light sage green with a lot of gray in the background. With an LRV of 63.25, it’s quite similar to Benjamin Moore Silver Sage, which is also on this list. Be sure to get paint samples of both to compare!

Sherwin Williams Halcyon Green

Coming in with an LRV of 39, this is another darker sage color that is popular amongst designers! It’s a muted, tranquil green with blue and gray undertones that still feels fresh and calm.

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18 Best Sage Green Paint Colors for a Soothing Space

Kristin Hohenadel has written on design for publications including the New York Times, Interior Design, Slate, Fast Company, and the international editions of Elle Decor.

Sage green is a versatile color that creates a calming feel in any room, from the kitchen to the bedroom, bathroom, and beyond. Like its namesake herb, sage green walls help to bring the outdoors in, creating a sense of well being that is reminiscent of nature without overshadowing the rest of your decor. This soft and muted color is versatile enough to work like a neutral and can be paired with a range of colors or complemented with natural greenery.

From pale silvery green to deeper shades that veer toward olive, sage is a flexible hue that can work in both traditional and modern interiors. Check out these sage paint color ideas to help inspire you to bring this fresh, soothing, and livable color into your home.

Create a Calming Feel

Sage green paint adds a calming feel to this spacious bathroom from Jessica Nelson Design with its mix of cool-toned stone and tiles and warm wood cabinetry. Paint suggestion: Farrow and Ball French Gray

Make It Welcoming

A wall of sage green cabinetry built around a window seat creates a soft warm welcome in this open entryway mudroom from Becca Interiors that allows the bold black-and-white floor tiles to stand out. Paint used: Farrow and Ball Pigeon

Create a Tonal Look

Michelle Berwick Design paired sage and forest green paint in this twin bedroom to create a serene tonal look that is accented with white, black, and gray. Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Herb Bouquet

Accent With Gold and Wood

Brexton Cole Interiors painted the walls of this elegant home office with pale sage green paint that creates a soft backdrop for an ornate gilded mirror, matching wall sconces, and a curvy wood desk. Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Dry Sage

Add a Vintage Feel

Sage green paint gives this homey vintage-inspired kitchen from Leanne Ford Interiors a warm and timeless feel. Paint suggestion: Behr Bitter Sage

Highlight the Roofline

Erin Williamson Design painted this bedroom in a soothing muted sage green that highlights the height of the ceilings and shape of the roofline. Paint used: Farrow and Ball Lichen

Lighten It Up

Studio Peake painted this light and airy dressing room in a silvery shade of pale sage for a luminous and neutral feel. Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Silver Sage

Don’t Forget the Ceiling

This family bunk room from Becca Interiors was built for sleepovers, with painted walls and ceiling in a wash of sage green that gives it a relaxing feel that is accented with gleaming brass ladders and guard rails. Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Sage Wisdom

Paint the Shiplap

Painting the shiplap walls of this modern farmhouse bathroom from Kate Marker Interiors with light sage paint lends the space a warm and relaxing feel. Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Misted Green

Paint a Half Wall

A half wall painted in a soothing light shade of sage makes the seating area of this light and airy living room from Fantastic Frank feel grounded and cozy and complements the otherwise white walls and natural tones of the decor. Paint suggestion: Sherwin-Williams Softened Green

Beautify the Laundry Room

Mindy Gayer Design Co. washed this laundry room in a soothing shade of sage to create a sense of zen in a room devoted to household chores. Paint suggestion: Farrow and Ball Mizzle

Paint the Upper Wall

Fresh sage green paints gives this eclectic traditional dining room from Nile Johnson Interior Design an airy feel on the upper half of the wall, while white painted wainscoting adds a slightly formal element that complements the antique furnishings and crystal chandelier. Paint suggestion: Clare Money Moves

Make It Cozy

Kate Marker Interiors painted this cozy home library in a medium-toned shade of sage to create a calming and absorbing atmosphere for reading or catching up on work. Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Winchester Sage

Set the Stage for Sleep

Sage green paint creates a soothing feel to promote rest and relaxation in this bedroom from Jessica Nelson Design. Paint suggestion: Benjamin Moore Texas Sage

Keep It Fresh

This bedroom office from Fantastic Frank has soft sage walls that lend it a fresh and dreamy feel. Paint suggestion: Clare Dirty Martini

Smoke It Out

Ashley Montgomery Design used deep smoky sage paint to add depth to this mudroom entryway, contrasted with pale wood accents, cane-front doors, and vintage decor like a curvy beveled mirror and rattan lamp. Paint suggestion: Farrow and Ball Green Smoke

Keep It Traditional

Brexton Cole Interiors painted the walls of this formal living room in sage green to lend a light but earthy feel that marries well with the brown tones of the traditional style furniture and decor. Paint suggestion: Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage

Paint the Cabinets

Modern kitchens have acres of cabinetry that can transform the look of the room when painted in an eye-catching color. Bees Knees Interior Design Studio added depth to this mostly black and white kitchen with sage green painted cabinets. Paint suggestion: Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog

What color goes with sage green?

Sage green is a versatile color that can be treated like a neutral. You can confidently pair sage green with a range of colors from black and white to blush pink, coral, or yellow. Pick up on the gray tones in sage and pair it with silver, take it earthier with brown, or swing to the opposite side of the color wheel and mix it up with shades of plum or purple. Or mix sage green walls with other shades of green such as olive, pistachio, or celadon on furniture, textiles, and accessories as well as plants or a living wall for a tonal look.

What color is sage green?

Sage green is a pale green-gray with yellow undertones that is inspired by the namesake herb. In the same way that the sage plant comes in more than one variety, sage green paint comes in a range of hues—from the palest silvery green to deeper shades that veer toward olive. A calming, soothing, adaptable color, sage green works well in both modern and traditional style interiors.