Color Palettes

What wall color goes with sage green cabinets?

Sage green cabinets look best with creamy whites and warm neutrals. These let the soft green read clearly while keeping the room calm. Warm wood, brass and terracotta are natural partners.

Sage green cabinets: typical tones

Approximate colors of the material, to compare with paint swatches.

Light sage#B2B8A0
Classic sage#9CA38A
Gray sage#8E958A
Deep olive sage#6E7462

Best wall colors

Real paint colors from Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore and Behr. Tap one for its codes and closest matches.

Cloud White OC-130Benjamin Moore · #F2F1E6 · LRV 85.05A soft warm white that makes sage look fresh. Its gentle warmth suits green's earthy side.Creamy SW 7012Sherwin-Williams · #EFE8DB · LRV 81A warm cream with a yellow undertone that brings out the yellow in classic sage. Very cozy in north light.Natural Choice SW 7011Sherwin-Williams · #E3DED0 · LRV 73A soft off-white with a beige-greige base that keeps sage cabinets calm and grounded.Muslin OC-12Benjamin Moore · #E1D6C1 · LRV 66.54A warm linen beige that creates an earthy, cottage feel with sage.Malted Milk SW 6057Sherwin-Williams · #DECABD · LRV 62A pinkish beige that complements green's opposite on the wheel. Subtle and warm.Even Better Beige DC-010Behr · #D4CABAA true beige with yellow undertones from Behr. Pairs with deeper olive-leaning sage.Silver Feather BWC-29Behr · #DBDCD3A silvery gray with celadon undertones for a tonal, airy look with gray sage.

Accent colors

Warm wood#B5885AOak or walnut shelves warm sage cabinets.
Brass#B8975ABrass hardware is the classic sage pairing.
TerracottaTerra Cotta Urn PPU2-12 · #B06F60Clay floor tile or pots warm cool sage.BlushRosy Outlook SW 6316 · #EBCECBSoft pink textiles complement green.

3 color palettes

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English cottage

Warm white, linen beige, wood and brass.

Earthy clay

Terracotta and soft black ground gray sage.

Soft blush

Gentle pinks and cream flatter light sage.

What to avoid

Tips by room

Kitchen

Sage cabinets pair well with warm white walls, wood shelves and a zellige or handmade tile backsplash.

Bathroom

A sage vanity looks calm with creamy walls, brass and checkerboard tile.

Laundry or mudroom

Sage hides wear and looks cheerful with terracotta tile floors.

Frequently asked questions

What color countertops go with sage green cabinets?

White quartz, warm marble or butcher block all work. Creamy or veined surfaces suit sage better than stark white.

Do sage green cabinets go with gray walls?

Only light, soft grays with green undertones. Cool or blue-grays can make sage look flat.

What hardware goes with sage cabinets?

Brass and unlacquered brass are classic. Matte black is more modern and crisp.

Related guides

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