Color Name: Sage Green
Hex Color Code: #BCB88A
RGB Color Code: RGB(188, 184, 138)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 2.1%, 26.6%, 26.3%





About Sage Green color - its meaning and example

About Sage Green Color and Meaning

Sage Green color represents the leaves of the sage plant. Sage Green is a grayish-green color with a yellow undertone.

Sage, also called common sage, is an aromatic herb of the mint family native to the Mediterranean region. It is used for flavoring in many foods and as a gardening plant.

Sage Green color psychology, emotion, and symbol

Sage green is a shade of green color that has a natural and earthy appearance. Like green, the Sage color represents a new beginning, growth, renewal, and freshness. It also symbolizes relaxation and comfort.

Sage green color names in other languages:

SpanishVerde Salvia
FrenchVert Sauge
PortugueseVerde Sálvia
GermanSalbeigrün

What color is Sage Green?

Sage Green color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sage Green is #BCB88A, and the RGB color code is RGB(188, 184, 138).

In the RGB color model, Sage Green has a red value of 188, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 138. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.1% magenta, 26.6% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 55.2° (degrees), 27.2 % saturation, and 63.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sage Green has a hue of 55.2° (degrees), 26.6 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.


Sage Green is cool or warm?

The color Sage Green is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Sage Green?

Sage Green has an LRV of nearly 47. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.






Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Sage Green color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 184, 138)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
184 (72.2%)
Blue
138 (54.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.13%
Yellow
26.60%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(55.2deg, 27.2 %, 63.9 %)

Hue
55.2°
Saturation
27.17 %.
Lightness
63.92 %.

RYB

RYB(41, 94, 48)
Red
41 (16.2%)
Yellow
94 (37.0%)
Blue
48 (18.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
55.2°
Saturation
26.60 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 55.2°

W: 54.12 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 42.47

Y : 46.81

Z : 30.84

YXY

Y1 : 46.81

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 27.84%

Y : 45.88%


LRV

~ 46.8 %

Munsell Color System

1.5GY 7.3/3.8

CIE-Lab

L : 74.07

A : -5.97

B : 23.94

CIE-Lch

L : 74.07

C : 24.67

H : 104.01

CIE-Luv

L : 74.07

U : 4.9

V : 33.61

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.42

A : -8.93

B : 21.16






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Sage Green


Here are the colors similar to Sage Green . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Sage Green color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Sage Green to Pantone PMS


#C0BB87
PANTONE 5855 C
ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
#BABD8B
PANTONE 5787 C
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#BFBB98
PANTONE 453 C
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#B0B07C
PANTONE 4235 C
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Sage Green color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Sage Green to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Sage Green color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Sage Green to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Sage Green color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Sage Green to British Standard 4800


#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)


RAL Classic


Sage Green color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Sage Green to RAL Classic


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)





Paint similar to Sage Green


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Sage Green . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Sage Green color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Sage Green to Sherwin Williams


#BBB98A
Baby Bok Choy (SW 9037)
ΔE - 0.76 (99.2% similar)
#AEAC7A
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#C8BD98
Lemongrass (SW 7732)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#B9B292
Koi Pond (SW 7727)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


Behr


Sage Green color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Sage Green to Behr


#BDB98F
Back To Nature (S340-4)
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#BBB692
Lichen (MQ6-56)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#B2B17C
Fresh Artichoke (M340-5)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#B2B68A
Sweet Grass (M350-4)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Sage Green color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Sage Green to PPG Paints


#BCB58A
Cress Green (PPG1114-4)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#B3AE87
Lively Ivy (PPG11-30)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#B4B780
Fancy Flirt (PPG1119-5)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#BAB078
Gracious Glow (PPG1116-5)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)





Valspar


Sage Green color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Sage Green to Valspar


#BEB88F
Fields Afar (8003-28D)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#B9B891
Sumptuous Sage (6002-3C)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#C3BD83
Herb Cornucopia (6005-5C)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#C8BC8A
Halfway Green (P096)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Sage Green color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Sage Green to Benjamin Moore


#B9B790
Georgian Green (HC-115)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#C1B88C
Burwell Green (CW-445)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#B4B085
Ivy Lane (523)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#C5C397
Grasshopper (AF-415)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Sage Green color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Sage Green to Dunn-Edwards


#B8BA87
Aloe Plant (DE 5563)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#C6C191
Lime Peel (DET 500)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#C9BD88
Olive Hint (DE 5500)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#ADAC7C
Stuffed Olive (DE 5529)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







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Sage Green - #BCB88A Color Images and Patterns


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