Sage
Also known as: Hakusai Green , Wyvern Green , Organic Green , Sage Garden
Sage is a medium, gentle green that reads as fresh and natural. It earns its place in wellness brands and eco packaging. For contrast, pair it with a purple from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 8.33:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Sage color codes
- HEX
- #87AE73
- RGB
- rgb(135, 174, 115)
- RGBA
- rgba(135, 174, 115, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(100, 27%, 57%)
- HSV
- hsv(100, 34%, 68%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(22%, 0%, 34%, 32%)
- LAB
- lab(67.1 -22.0 25.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(70.7% 0.093 135.4)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: darkseagreen #8FBC8F · ΔE 5.7
- RAL 6021: Pale green #86A47C · ΔE 5.1 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Sage works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: A brand green signals freshness; deepen it for finance, brighten it for eco-consumer products.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Sage
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Sage by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 2.52:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.33:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Sage background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Sage
Sage with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sage
Sage triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Broccoli #87B364 · ΔE 4.0
- Ferntastic #71AB62 · ΔE 4.3
- Verde #7FB383 · ΔE 4.3
- Bud Green #79B465 · ΔE 4.5
- Foliage #95B388 · ΔE 4.6
- Arugula #75AD5B · ΔE 4.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sage is closest to Fleur-De-Lis .
FAQ
Sage FAQs
What color is Sage?
Sage is a medium green with the hex code #87AE73. In HSL terms it has a hue of 100°, 27% saturation, and 57% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sage?
The hex code for Sage is #87AE73. In RGB it's rgb(135, 174, 115), and in CMYK it's cmyk(22%, 0%, 34%, 32%).
What colors go well with Sage?
Sage pairs naturally with purple tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Sage : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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