Sage

Also known as: Hakusai Green, Wyvern Green, Organic Green, Sage Garden

With its cool undertone, Sage (#87AE73) comes across as fresh and natural. Designers reach for it 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.

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)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

Nearest standard colors

  • 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 — dividers, chart series, 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 — 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

Tints, shades, and tones of Sage

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

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

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 2.52:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 8.33:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Sage background: #000000

Palettes featuring Sage

Sage with its complement

Soft neighbors of Sage

Sage triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sage is closest to Fleur-De-Lis.

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.

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