The Perfect Sage Green Paint Colors, According to Designers
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In 2021, it seemed like we rarely saw a kitchen renovation or build that didn't end with sage green kitchen cabinets. The major paint brands must've noticed too, since nearly all the colors of the year that fall were a version of the trending hue. It hasn't fallen out of favor since. We get it: The shade is simultaneously energizing (thanks to the green) and soothing (thanks to the subtle gray undertones). No wonder it's so popular.
Kitchens are the number-one place where sage green paint is being used, but the hue can work across the entire home from cozy living rooms to spa-like bathrooms and hardworking mudrooms. When using sage green paint, think about the mood you want to set and build a palette from there. For a calming space, combine it with warm whites, natural textures, and soft lighting. To make more of a statement, reach for metallics and furnishings with modern lines.
Sage green is one of few colors that transitions from modern farmhouse to industrial and back to traditional without skipping a beat. We think it's as timeless as navy blue or warm white, and designers wholeheartedly agree—just look at how often they choose it. The sage craze has yet to calm down, so you can feel confident using it in your home. Almost sold on the shade? Ahead, we're highlighting 10 of the best sage green paint colors to spark your inspiration—and perhaps even your next project.
Lawn Party by Backdrop Home
Working with U.K.–based cabinetmaker Plain English, designer Jeffrey Alan Marks devised this country-inspired kitchen with sage green cabinets and a butcher block island for his own home, and had it shipped from London to Montecito, California.
French Gray by Farrow & Ball
Designer Lauren Lothrop Caron of Studio Laloc paired cabinets painted in this sage green (it really is more of a green than a gray) with warm white walls and marble, giving the room a French Provincial flair. Brass accents and Roman shades in Darby Rose fabric by Jasper make it look refined yet inviting.
All the Sage by Clare Paints
Stainless steel and white are a perfect match for sage green in a streamlined kitchen like this one. It's proof that you can still embrace color while designing a minimalist kitchen.
Sage Wisdom by Benjamin Moore
Sage green paint is a great choice to brighten up a utilitarian space like a laundry room. Here, the miniature black cabinet pulls, farm sink, and painted wooden shelf brackets push the room in a modern farmhouse direction.
Sherwood Green by Benjamin Moore
In this small kitchen, sage green walls add warmth to the industrial furnishings. Together with the butcher block countertops, they soften the stainless steel and make it look less commercial.
Vert de Terre by Farrow & Ball
When you want a light neutral but find white too stark and beige too boring, opt for a super pale shade of sage green. A backdrop of green-infused gray in a primary bathroom is a breath of fresh air. It adds just the right amount of intrigue to your morning routine.
Calke Green by Farrow & Ball
No color creates a soothing atmosphere quite like sage green. Try it in a living room, as seen here. When paired with statement artwork and cozy seating in a complementary color, it turns the space into an ideal nook for a relaxing night in.
Dirty Martini by Clare Paints
Reminiscent of the outdoors and luxurious spas, sage green can instantly make your living room feel welcoming. In this speakeasy-inspired room by Brooklinteriors, Art Deco, Eastern World, and bohemian elements blend against a background of Clare Dirty Martini paint for an opulent but casual atmosphere.
Green Onyx by Sherwin-Williams
Sage green can also breathe life into transitional spaces as seen in this former walk-in closet transformed by Brooklinteriors. The hue creates an intentional feeling. When used on the doors as well as the walls, it treats a hidden nook like its own special space.
Weekend Upstate by Backdrop Home
Though designer Tammy Randall Wood is a believer in hiding appliances and other kitchen essentials behind closed doors, she also makes a strong case for allowing the enclosures to shine with a bold sage green paint color that nods to nature.
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