Sage Green and Cream
Why they work: the modern wellness pairing — muted green over warm off-white for a calm, airy feel.
Combination sets
The classic split
Sage Green and Cream with a light tint of sage green, a deep shade of cream and white for breathing room.
Dark mode
Both anchors survive on dark: Cream as the highlight, Sage Green as the accent, and two intermediate surfaces for elevation.
Soft & light
Both anchors reduced to tints for airy sections, with the full-strength colors kept for buttons and links.
60 / 30 / 10 UI set
A practical interface split: neutral ~60%, sage green ~30% for structure, cream ~10% for calls to action.
Gradient bridge
The direct perceptual path from sage green to cream — use for hero sections, charts and progress states.
Contrast data
| Foreground | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9CAF88 | #FFFDD0 | 2.27:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FFFDD0 | #9CAF88 | 2.27:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #9CAF88 | #FFFFFF | 2.36:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #9CAF88 | #000000 | 8.90:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #FFFDD0 | #FFFFFF | 1.04:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FFFDD0 | #000000 | 20.21:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #16161D | #CDD5AA | 11.74:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
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FAQ
Do sage green and cream go together?
Yes — the modern wellness pairing — muted green over warm off-white for a calm, airy feel. Their hues are 32° apart on the color wheel and the direct pair contrast is 2.27:1. The sets on this page show exactly how to balance them (both warm).
What text color works on sage green and cream?
On sage green use #000000 text (8.9:1); on cream use #000000 (20.21:1). Both pass WCAG AA for normal text.
What are the exact color codes?
Sage Green: #9CAF88 — OKLCH oklch(72.88% 0.059 128.9). Cream: #FFFDD0 — OKLCH oklch(98.44% 0.058 105.3).