Exterior Color of the Week: 6 Ways With Sage Green

We previously profiled navy blue as a dramatic yet neutral option for a home’s exterior. This week we lighten up a bit and look at sage green — a popular muted green for homes. I’ve worked with many homeowners who are drawn to sage green but are hesitant to go for it because they fear their home will look like every other home on the block. If you are looking to go green but want to stand out from the crowd, read on for some tips and examples of how to shake things up with sage green.

One way to add some pizazz to an exterior color palette is to go with a two-toned scheme. If your home is clad in two materials, this is an easy way to split the colors — each material gets its own color. A general rule of thumb is that darker colors look better near the base of a house and lighter shades at top.

The home shown here has light and dark shades of sage along with white trim and details. The colors highlight the charming architectural details without being too wild.


Go for more drama by pairing sage with a deep, dark hue, such as navy blue. This is an excellent way to break up the color on a taller or larger home. Also, because this home has less trim and fewer ornate details than the previous example, it can handle a bolder color palette.


I love the small strip of red-orange added to this sage-hued home — it gives the home a unique kiss of color. It also draws the eye upward and highlights the charming arched attic window. This is another example of a restrained use of an interesting color palette to break up the mass of a larger home, and the red-orange accent sets this home apart from others painted plain old sage green.


This stunning color palette includes small accents of bolder gold and teal. Because all of the colors are in the yellow-green family, it has a harmonious feel. The colors blend nicely even as the beautiful ornate details stand out.


In general I recommend keeping your siding color a more toned-down neutral, but then go ahead and give your house a fun shot of welcoming color at the entrance. Because sage green is soft and muted, you can go with almost any color you like for the front door. The vibrant yellow used here creates a happy, welcoming vibe.

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This is a fun, fantastic exterior color scheme, perfect for a seaside vacation home. Again, the two-toned siding helps break up the mass of the home, and the light rum-raisin hue on the shutters and doors is an eye-catching accent against the backdrop of sage green and soft yellow.


Eager to sample sage green on your own home? Here are a few exterior paint color palettes for your consideration.

Siding color: Light Sage
Trim color: Witch Hazel
Front door and accent color: Azalea Leaf

All from PPG Pittsburgh Paints


Siding color: Thornton Sage
Trim color: Salisbury Green
Front door and accent color: Copacabana

All from Benjamin Moore


Siding color: Svelte Sage
Trim color: Snowbound
Front door and accent color: Mature Grape

All from Sherwin-Williams

Tell us: Sensational or too safe? What do you think of sage green for a home’s exterior?

See another exterior color: Navy

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