Perfect Pairings: What Colour Compliments Sage Green?
Sage green is a favourite in interior design, and it’s easy to see why. This versatile, calming shade works beautifully in any space. But what colours compliment sage green? If you're looking for the best colour combinations, you're in the right place.
With its soft, muted, earthy tones, sage green has become a go-to shade in interior design. It sits between grey and green, offering a timeless elegance that works in every room. The right colour pairings can transform sage green from simply stylish to beautifully balanced.
In this blog, I’ll share what colours go with sage green, including my top three tried and tested interior room schemes with sage green colour combos. Whether painting walls, choosing furniture or adding accessories, these pairings will help you create a harmonious and inviting space.
Why is Sage Green So Popular in Interiors?
Bringing the Outdoors In – The desire to feel connected to nature has never been stronger. Sage Green effortlessly brings the calming essence of the natural world inside, creating a soothing and grounding atmosphere in any space.
A Versatile & Timeless Choice – Unlike trend-driven colours, sage green works beautifully in both classic and contemporary interiors. It can act as a soft, neutral backdrop or take centre stage in a bold colour scheme. It pairs seamlessly with warm, earthy tones or cooler hues, making it incredibly adaptable.
The "New Neutral" – If you love the idea of neutrals but want something with more personality, sage green is the perfect alternative to white, grey or beige. It adds depth and warmth without overwhelming a space, making it ideal for walls, furniture and accessories.
Influenced by Design Trends – From Instagram to interior design magazines, sage green is everywhere. The growing demand for the wellness trend in home design fuels its popularity.
3 Must-Try Sage Green Colour Combos for Your Home
We often know the atmosphere we wish to achieve in our homes, yet we underestimate the best colour to evoke that feeling. Green is ideal for areas such as the living room, garden room and bedroom, where we desire a calm and tranquil ambience.
Sage Green with Tonal shades of greens
A monochromatic colour scheme uses different tones of the same colour for a soft, cohesive look. Layering lighter and deeper shades of sage green creates a beautifully balanced space. This works especially well in bedrooms, where deeper tones add warmth while lighter shades keep things fresh.
Paint colours - Walls: Sir Lutyens Sage, Little Greene. Walls & woodwork: Olive, Little Greene.
Sage green & Dusty pink
Pink is one of the most popular pairings with sage green. As a complementary colour on the colour wheel, soft pink tones like blush, dusty rose, or muted coral bring warmth and contrast, making sage green pop beautifully. Often, if you paint a wall green and place a pink or red item of furniture in front, the colour in the foreground will pop. For more information on choosing a paint brand, download my Paint Guide here.
Image: Pale pink and green living room in an Edwardian house in Bath
Paint Colours - Walls: Old Ochre, Fired Earth.
Sage green, blue & grey
This space embraces a soft coastal colour scheme, drawing inspiration from nature by blending adjacent greens and blues. The addition of vibrant houseplants reinforces this connection to the outdoors and naturally purifies the air. Their calming green hues create a tranquil atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a long day.
Image: Mood board and beautiful house of travel writer Lindsay Hawdon in Bath.
How to Blend Interior Styles with Your Colour Schemes
Want to take your colour choices a step further? Blending different interior styles with colour can transform a space. If you’d love to master this, check out our NEW course, How to Find your Design Style. It's the perfect tool to help you design a space that reflects your style while teaching you the essentials every designer knows.
The Future is Green
Green isn’t just a colour; it’s a movement. As sustainability becomes a more significant part of design, sourcing vintage, upcycled, or pre-loved furniture is a beautiful way to style your home while being kinder to the planet. Ready to explore more sage green inspiration? Check out my video guide to sage green interiors.
