Behr Sage Greens that Brighten & Calm
Sage green combines that perfect balance of lush color, and soothing ambiance. But finding the best sage green paint color can feel like wandering through a forrest of options.
Not to worry! We’ve rounded up the very best of Behr’s sage green paint colors to guide you to the very best option for your home.
We’ve curated an uncompromising list of the very best, beautiful sage green paint colors that have been tried and tested by designers all over the world. We’re covering a range of greens from verdant bold hues, to soft, barely there greens that will suit any space and make you love the space you live in.
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The Physiology of Sage Green
Green is intrinsically associated with nature, growth, and tranquility so it’s no wonder we humans naturally gravitate towards this deeply calming color.
The color green has some very interesting effects on our physical bodies. When we look or are surrounded by green, our muscles effortlessly relax, our heart rate slows, and our blood histamine levels increase, which helps decrease allergy symptoms. Hospitals strategically use the color green for these naturally relaxing physical effects in stressful environments. Nature’s Xanax, anyone?
The color green has been shown to improve reading ability and creativity, which is why it’s such a popular in schools and work places.
So what will this color do for us in the home? The color green helps promote positive thinking, relationships, and mental heath. It can help children improve attention span, increase behavior development, and reduce ADHD symptoms over time. It essentially calms us, while lifting our spirits. Who wouldn’t want that?
What Makes Sage Green Stand Out?
With all of the benefits of green, why do interior designers gravitate to sage green specifically?
Not all greens are equal it turns out. While most greens make us feel safe and upbeat, some greens are better used with purpose.
Bright greens have a vibrant, energizing effect which can be positively lovely in social spaces like dining rooms, and kids rooms. These high chroma greens can lift a room even in small doses like painted furniture, upholstery, and wall accents. But I don’t think I’d get much rest in a bright Kelly green bedroom.
Dark greens bring depth to a room and demand a sense of stability and affluence. These rich greens look amazing in libraries, studies, and sitting rooms. But too much of a good thing can make a home feel dark and can strain our eyes over time.
Here comes sage green to the rescue. Sage green balances the playfulness of bright greens, with the richness of dark greens. This perfectly diplomatic green typically has hints of gray, brown, or blue added to tone down vibrancy, and lift deeper colors. These tonal greens blend together for a natural, calming color that is extremely versatile in the home.
The Best Behr Sage Greens of 2025
Let’s take a peek at the very best sage greens on the market. You might ask why we chose Behr paints to pick our greens from. Excellent question! We love paint companies like Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams, Farrow & Ball…the list goes on.
We went with Behr for these gorgeous greens because they are so readily available, and easily accessible. You can pop into any hardware store, and there they are. So to make life easy, (because we all have enough going on am I right?) we selected the best of the best sage greens so you don’t get lost in the woods.
And to make life even easier, (yes please!) we’ve divided our sage greens into four categories to make picking your color a walk in the park.
Light Sage Green Paint Colors
Light and airy, these barely there sage greens range from cool to warm. River Mist has a slightly blue undertone, which would look amazing in South or West facing rooms that counteract the more warm colored light. Moss Mist and Positive Energy brings just that with a more yellow base that would brighten North or East facing rooms that have a more cool color light. Juniper Breeze has a slightly gray undertone to bring a versatile, neutral feel to most spaces.
- River Mist 2. Positive Energy 3. Juniper Breeze 4. Moss Mist
Medium Sage Green Paint Colors
Want a little more oomph? These medium sage greens pack a punch that will wash your room in beautiful grace. Frosted Sage and Fresh Tone have more visible blue undertones. Choose these greens for South or West facing rooms. If used in North or East facing rooms, the blues might come out stronger than you’d like.
Morning Zen and Sage Brush have more olive and yellow undertones which would work well in North and East facing rooms. But beware using these in South or West facing rooms, or they could look more yellow than the soft green you were going for.
1. Frosted Sage 2. Fresh Tone 3. Morning Zen 4. Sage Brush
Deep Sage Green Paint Colors
Going for gold? I mean, green? Go bold with beautifully lush deep sage greens. Behr’s deeper sages are like two friends meeting in the park for a walk. It’s elegant and calming. But just like mother said, don’t stay out after dark. These deep sage greens work best when there is a decent level of natural light in the space to enhance the color.
Green Meets Blue pairs the calming effects of blue, with the security of green, giving a rich and wintery feel. Underground Gardens and Nature’s Gift has a strong gray undertone to knock down the vibrancy for a versatile, muted yet bold look. Bitter Sage is anything but bitter. With an olive undertone, this luxurious sage adds a touch of vibrancy to your space with an air of sophistication.
Dark Sage Green Paint Colors
Color drenching has taken over the design world. What is color drenching? It’s when you paint everything, and I mean everything in the room the same color. Walls, ceiling, trim, cabinetry, doors…get it?
Dark sage greens are the perfect candidate for color drenching. They’re rich and moody, with hidden undertones that change in the light to transform your space. They hold immense color without hurting your eyes or deflating the vibe.
Thai Basil and Boreal are two of my favorite dark greens. Thai Basil has a slight yellow undertone for a touch of vibrancy, while Boreal mixes barely there blue and grays for a truly luxurious feel. Longmeadow balances on the verge of blue and would look wonderful in kitchens for a perfect farmhouse look. Village Green has a strong gray undertone that would pair well with wood tones and marble.
1. Thai Basil 2. Boreal 3. Longmeadow 4. Village Green
Conclusion
Sage greens truly are the master of versatility. Whether you’re going for soft and sweet, or bold and daring, there’s a green that’s going to fit the bill. Each of these sage green paint colors are designer-tested so you know they are balanced and trustworthy.
Pick your perfect sage green to highlight a piece of furniture, an accent wall, or color drench your entire room in calming, luxurious green that makes the body feel good.
About The Author
Nicole Cullum is an interior designer and fine artist. Her passion for color, pattern, and balance are expressed through her hand-painted line of wallpapers and textiles available at ColorCaravan.com.
Contact Nicole at hello@ColorCaravan.com for help with your next design project, e-design services, or a custom wallpaper or textile design.
