Aurora Borealis
What Aurora Borealis Actually Looks Like
Aurora Borealis 565 is a medium sage green, neither pale nor deeply saturated. It sits comfortably in the middle of the value range, which means it reads as a true color rather than a tint or a near-neutral. In good natural light it shows a clear, leafy green quality. In lower or artificial light it deepens and takes on a more muted, almost smoky tone.
Aurora Borealis Undertones
The hex and RGB values show equal red and blue channels well below the green channel, which produces a balanced sage rather than a yellow-leaning or blue-leaning one. There is no strong gray pull and no obvious warm olive drift. It is a relatively clean green at this depth, though any green will show more warmth or more coolness depending on what surrounds it.
Where Aurora Borealis Works Best
A color at this value level works well on walls in rooms where you want genuine color presence without going dark. It suits spaces with reasonable natural light. In a room with very little light it can feel heavier than expected, so consider a lighter finish or pairing with warm white trim to keep it from closing in.
Where to put Aurora Borealis
Aurora Borealis brings calm and quiet energy to a living room without feeling cold. Pair it with natural wood furniture and warm white or cream trim to keep the space grounded. In rooms with south or west exposure the color holds its leafy quality well through the day.
A mid-tone sage at LRV 35 reads restful in a bedroom, especially with soft linen textiles and brass or matte black hardware. Keep the ceiling lighter, either a white or a very pale tint of the same green, so the room does not feel too enclosed.
On kitchen cabinetry Aurora Borealis reads as a considered, slightly earthy choice that works well with natural stone countertops and open shelving in a warm wood. On all four walls of a small kitchen it may feel heavy, so consider using it on a single accent wall or island only.
In a bathroom with good task lighting this green feels fresh and botanical. In a windowless bath with only warm incandescent light it will shift noticeably more muted, so factor that in before committing.
What to Pair With Aurora Borealis
No coordinating colors are listed in our database for this color, so pairings below draw from general color knowledge for a balanced mid-tone sage green.
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Colors that clash with Aurora Borealis
Placing Aurora Borealis adjacent to a strong cool blue-gray can make the green read muddy and slightly off, because the two colors compete rather than complement.
Heavily orange or red-toned wood, like an unfinished pine or a bright cherry stain, can fight with a balanced sage and make both look less refined.
A stark cool white trim can push the green toward looking slightly yellow by contrast, which is usually not the intended effect.
Common questions
The LRV is 35.04, which puts it in the mid-tone range. It reflects noticeably less light than a pastel or off-white, so rooms will feel more enveloped and color-forward. Make sure you have enough natural or artificial light before using it on all four walls of a smaller space.
Yes, it is available in both interior and exterior lines, so you can use it on walls, cabinetry, or even exterior trim or siding where a sage green reads well against natural landscaping.
It can work well on exteriors, particularly on homes surrounded by greenery where a sage reads natural rather than jarring. Pair it with a warm white or creamy trim for contrast, and consider a deep charcoal or black on doors and shutters for definition.
Sherwin-Williams Rosemary SW 6187 is a reasonable cross-brand comparison, a mid-tone balanced sage green at a similar depth. Always sample both on your actual walls before deciding, since monitor display and lighting conditions affect how close they truly read.