a greyish green colour similar to that of sage leaves
adjective
2.
of a greyish green colour similar to that of sage leaves
the room's sage green walls
sage green in American English
noun
grayish to yellowish green
Derived forms
sage-green
adjective
Word origin
[1800–10]This word is first recorded in the period 1800–10. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Caucasian, jumbo, rejuvenate, sodium, unprofessional
Examples of 'sage green' in a sentence
sage green
Not dark green or light green: a sort of mid-range sage green.
Malcolm, John GOTHIC PURSUIT
My partner likes the thought of a glossy sage green.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
If you do go with a glossy sage green, many delicious hues are available.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Green sapphires, with their wonderful sage green hues, are particularly hard to find.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The curtains in question, hanging in the kitchen, are sage green, deepening to pine where their ends trail on the floor.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
She regards the room, with its sage green walls, hardwood floor and candles as a sanctuary.
Globe and Mail (2003)
The colour palette is glorious — tangerine and teal; lemon yellows and raspberry-confit pink; powder blue and sage green — but never feels overly stage-managed.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Each has two sage-green ottomans, for day-time lounging, that convert into a comfy double bed as the sun sets across the endless sky.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
I had my bedroom painted a really calming sage green and chose a beautiful canary golden yellow for the living room.