What Color Does Sage and Terracotta Make?

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Warm Brown / Khaki

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Warm Brown / Khaki

HEX#C49371
RGBrgb(196, 147, 113)
HSLhsl(25°, 41%, 61%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 25%, 42%, 23%)
CIELABLab(64.8, 14.1, 25.2)

Pantone (approx.)

163 CApproximate (ΔE 11.7)
157 CApproximate (ΔE 11.7)
162 CApproximate (ΔE 13.5)

RAL (approx.)

RAL 3012Beige redClose (ΔE 4.8)
RAL 1002Sand yellowApproximate (ΔE 12.4)
RAL 2011Deep orangeApproximate (ΔE 13.4)

Pantone and RAL codes shown are mathematical approximations calculated by color distance (ΔE CIEDE2000). They are not officially certified values.

About This Color Combination

Sage and terracotta mixed together produce warm brown and khaki, earth tones that feel pulled directly from a sun-baked Mediterranean landscape. The muted green of sage neutralizes the warm orange-red of terracotta, resulting in a natural, organic color that recalls clay, sandstone, and dry herbs. This combination has become a defining palette in bohemian, desert-modern, and organic design movements.

Usage Tips

In plein air painting, sage-terracotta mixes are invaluable for rendering adobe walls, dried earth, and the muted tones of arid landscapes. Interior designers pair sage and terracotta as accent colors against the khaki neutral they naturally produce, creating cohesive rooms that feel warm and grounded. In branding, this earth-tone palette signals sustainability, craftsmanship, and connection to nature, ideal for ceramics studios, organic food brands, and eco-conscious retailers. The mixed khaki also serves as an excellent neutral base for layering bolder accent colors.

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