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
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
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)
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
- 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.
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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