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Fresh Sage

Dulux

The Analysis

Fresh Sage is a mid-toned green that brings a grounded, earthy quality to a room without feeling dark. With an LRV of 33.46, it absorbs a fair amount of light, which helps reduce glare in bright spaces but won't make a small room feel overly cramped if balanced with lighter trim.

It works best as a primary wall colour in living areas or bedrooms where you want a cohesive look. Because it is muted rather than neon, it acts as a subtle backdrop that highlights furniture and art rather than competing with them.

LRV 33

History & Origin

This colour leans into a modern take on traditional botanical palettes. It feels updated and clean, avoiding the heavy, muddy tones common in older, period-specific heritage greens.

Undertonewarm-green
FamilyGreen-Yellow

How to Use It

This shade looks sharp with warm wood tones like oak or walnut and provides a nice contrast against matte black hardware. It performs best in rooms with plenty of natural light, as it prevents the green from looking too grey or cold.

The Mood

This shade is inherently restful and calming, making it an excellent choice for areas where you want to decompress. It feels organic and stable, helping to balance out the visual clutter of a busy household.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

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    Jotun · 7116

  • Breakfast Room Green

    Farrow & Ball · 81

  • Greenwich Village

    Benjamin Moore · 445

  • Gallery Green

    Behr · S400-5

Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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