Green
Sage Green
Sage Green
#9CAF88Click to copy
Sage Green Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(156, 175, 136)Copy
HSLhsl(89, 20%, 61%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(89, 22%, 69%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(11%, 0%, 22%, 31%)Copy
Sage Green Color Schemes
Complementary
#9CAF88
Click to copy#9B88AF
Click to copyAnalogous
#AFAF88
Click to copy#89AF88
Click to copySplit Complementary
#8889AF
Click to copy#AF88AF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#9CAF88
Click to copy#CFD1CC
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#697D54
Click to copy#36402B
Click to copy#030302
Click to copySage Green WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
2.36 : 1
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Black background #000000
8.90 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.16 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
5.36 : 1
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Sage Green Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Sage Green Color Introduction
Definition
Sage Green (HEX #9CAF88) has the RGB value rgb(156, 175, 136), the HSL value hsl(89°, 20%, 61%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(11%, 0%, 22%, 31%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Sage Green is #9B88AF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #AFAE88 and #89AF88 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#8889AF, #AE88AF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Sage Green uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Sage Green has a contrast ratio of 2.36:1 against white and 8.90:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Green is the base color of nature, evoking forests, lawns and new plants. Calm yet full of life, it carries a natural sense of trust in environmental, health and finance sectors. Specifically, Sage Green has a lightness of 61% and a saturation of 20%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: The scent of dried plants.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Sage Green tends to leave a first impression of being calm and natural in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Green suits environmental campaigns, healthcare, tea brands and any scene that needs to convey natural trust. In real projects, Sage Green is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Sage Green Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.