Relish
What Relish Actually Looks Like
Relish is a muted sage green that sits right in the middle of the light spectrum. It reads as a green you could live with every day, not too bold and not too washed out. Think of it as the color of a well-worn linen shirt in a soft leaf green. With an LRV of 55.2, it reflects a moderate amount of light, keeping rooms feeling open without bouncing brightness around the way a lighter sage would. In warm afternoon light it can lean slightly yellow-green. Under cooler north-facing light or on overcast days, the gray in it comes forward, making it feel more muted and almost silvery. LED lighting tends to pull the green tones cleaner, while incandescent bulbs push it warmer and a touch more yellow.
Relish Undertones
The dominant undertone here is green, obviously, but what makes Relish interesting is the gray that rides alongside it. That gray content keeps it from reading too earthy or too fresh. Some designers see a faint blue note in certain lighting, which is what keeps the color from ever feeling yellow-green or olive. Others read it as firmly neutral-green with no blue at all. The truth probably depends on your room's light and what you put next to it. Place Relish beside a warm cream and the gray-green side comes out. Place it beside a cool blue-gray and it suddenly looks warmer and more leafy. It is a chameleon in the best sense, which is why sampling it on your actual walls matters more than usual.
Where Relish Works Best
Relish works on walls, cabinetry, and exterior siding. On walls, it creates a calm backdrop that feels connected to nature without announcing itself. On kitchen cabinets, especially lowers, it pairs beautifully with white uppers for a two-tone scheme. For exteriors, it suits Craftsman and cottage styles and plays well with stone or natural wood accents. Use it on an accent wall if you want a subtle color moment without committing to green everywhere. It also does well on built-in bookshelves and mudroom cabinetry, where a little color adds character.
Where to put Relish
Relish turns a bedroom into a restful retreat. Its LRV of 55.2 keeps the room from feeling dark, even with heavier curtains. Use it on all four walls and pair with white bedding and warm wood nightstands. The gray in the color helps it read as calming rather than energizing, which is exactly what you want in a space meant for sleep.
In a bathroom, Relish works especially well with white tile and brushed nickel or brass fixtures. The green reads fresh without feeling clinical. It handles humidity-prone spaces well visually because it already has that slightly muted, soft quality. A small bathroom painted in Relish will feel spa-like and unhurried.
Relish can anchor a living room that leans toward natural, relaxed style. Pair it with a warm leather sofa, linen pillows, and a jute rug. In a south-facing room, expect the green to warm up and feel more verdant. In a north-facing room, it will read cooler and more sophisticated. Either way, it gives you color without drama.
On kitchen cabinets or as a wall color behind open shelving, Relish brings life without overwhelming the space. It works with butcher block countertops, white quartz, and even darker soapstone. Use Fleur de Sel on trim and upper cabinets for a cohesive look that feels intentional.
What to Pair With Relish
Relish pairs naturally with warm whites and soft neutrals. Fleur de Sel (SW 7666) is the recommended coordinating trim color, a creamy warm white that prevents the green from feeling cold. You can also bring in warm wood tones, brass hardware, and natural textiles to let Relish feel grounded and organic.
Relish vs similar colors
All comparisons are matched against Relish at LRV 55.2.
Colors that clash with Relish
Orange-toned oak or cherry floors can clash with the cool gray undertone in Relish, making both the floor and the walls look slightly off.
Pairing Relish with a strongly cool gray or blue-tinged trim can drain its green identity, leaving it looking flat and indecisive.
Deep emerald or teal accents can make Relish look faded and washed out by comparison.
Common questions
Relish has an LRV of 55.2, which places it in the medium-light range. It reflects enough light to keep rooms feeling airy without reading as a near-white.
Relish sits in neutral territory with a slight cool lean. The green is softened by gray, which keeps it from reading warm, but it does not feel icy or blue either. In warm light it can shift slightly warmer.
A warm creamy white is your best bet. Fleur de Sel (SW 7666) is the recommended coordinating color and works especially well because it keeps Relish looking fresh without competing with its muted character.
Yes. Relish is available in exterior formulations and works well on siding for Craftsman, cottage, and farmhouse styles. Pair it with white or cream trim and stone or natural wood accents.