Ref. #7B8B5D · DE5572
Sage Leaves
24%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Sage Leaves Technical Profile
What color is Sage Leaves? It's a deep warm neutral with the hex code #7B8B5D. Colors similar to Sage Leaves include PPG Moss Point Green, Sherwin-Williams Dill, Behr Lucky Clover. Sage Leaves has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 24, Sage Leaves creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Sage Leaves pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Sage Leaves
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sage Leaves
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sage Leaves
#7B8B5D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7EA477
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sage Leaves
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sage Leaves Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Sage Leaves.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sage Leaves — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sage Leaves have?
Sage Leaves by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Sage Leaves from other brands?
The closest matches are Moss Point Green by PPG (#7E8D60), Dill by Sherwin-Williams (#788D60), Lucky Clover by Behr (#778C59). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sage Leaves?
Sage Leaves has an LRV of 23.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sage Leaves's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.