What is Sage color? Meaning, Hex codes and Palettes

Explore the hex code, RGB, HSL, CMYK and LAB values for Sage, see how it looks for people with color vision deficiencies, and find color harmonies built around it.

#BBB791
HEX#BBB791
RGB187, 183, 145
HSL54°, 24%, 65%
HSB54°, 22%, 73%
CMYK0, 2, 22, 27
LAB74, -5, 20
XYZ42.5, 46.5, 33.5
LCH74, 20, 104°
LUV74, 4, 28
HWB54°, 57%, 27%

Sage Color Variations

Shades, tints, tones and hues built from sage. Hover any swatch to see its hex code.

Shades

#BBB791
#A09D7C
#868368
#6B6953
#504E3E
#353429
#1B1A15
#000000

Tints

#BBB791
#C5C1A1
#CECCB0
#D8D6C0
#E2E0D0
#ECEAE0
#F5F5EF
#FFFFFF

Tones

#BBB791
#B3AF8F
#AAA78C
#A29F8A
#999887
#919085
#888882
#808080

Hues

#BBB791
#9FBB91
#91BBA2
#91B4BB
#9195BB
#AD91BB
#BB91AA
#BB9891

Sage Color Contrast

Check how readable text and graphics are against sage. Adjust the text and background colors to see the WCAG contrast score update in real time.

Text Color
#000000
Background Color
#BBB791
10.30Great

High Contrast Sample Text

Strong color contrast improves legibility for everyone.

Sage color #BBB791 is a soft, muted green shade with warm gray and beige undertones that represents balance, calmness, and a connection to nature. Its soothing appearance is often associated with wisdom, renewal, harmony, and a peaceful lifestyle, making it a popular choice for designs focused on relaxation and natural beauty.

Sage Color Harmonies

Ready-made color scheme combinations built around sage, from subtle analogous palettes to bold, high-contrast pairings.

Analogous

#BBA291
#BBB791
#AABB91

Complementary

#BBB791
#9195BB

Split Complementary

#BBB791
#91AABB
#A291BB

Triadic

#BBB791
#91BBB7
#B791BB

Tetradic

#BBB791
#95BB91
#9195BB
#B791BB

Square

#BBB791
#91BBA2
#9195BB
#BB91AA

Sage Color Blindness Preview

See how sage is perceived by people with the most common color vision deficiencies.

Protanopia
#BBB791
Original
#B9B99A
Protanopia
Deuteranopia
#BBB791
Original
#BABA9C
Deuteranopia
Tritanopia
#BBB791
Original
#BBA1A3
Tritanopia
Achromatopsia
#BBB791
Original
#B4B4B4
Achromatopsia

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What colors go with Sage?

Sage pairs well with white, cream, beige, gray, and brown for a soft natural palette. It also complements blush pink, navy blue, and terracotta for a balanced and sophisticated look.

2. What colors make Sage?

Sage is created by blending green with gray and subtle warm tones to achieve its muted appearance. In digital design, Sage #BBB791 is represented through specific RGB values that create its soft green-neutral shade.

3. What does Sage mean?

Sage represents calmness, wisdom, balance, and a connection to nature. It is often associated with harmony, healing, and simplicity because of its soft and peaceful appearance.

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