Sage Green Is So 2025 – This Year, Designers Are Turning to This Calming, Sophisticated Shade Instead

While pale greens like sage, mint, and pistachio are often referenced in the interior design world, celadon, a lesser-known (yet equally as uplifting and calming) jade green, has been slowly taking over as the green for 2026.

Falling somewhere between very pale gray and vibrant green, celadon green takes its name from the ancient Chinese pottery style, known for its smooth, jade-like surface. A shade set to dominate color trends in 2026, celadon is an uplifting yet subtle green hue that feels delicate, stylish, and oh-so revitalizing.

A subdued green that's neutral yet noticeable, celadon seems a fitting shade to embrace as we make our way into spring. From color-drenched living rooms to whimsical home offices, here's how designers are using the elegant hue in their projects.

A unique alternative to all the usual colors used when decorating with green, celadon has a calming, deeply serene quality.

In the living room pictured above, interior designer Jan Showers embraced the lacquer trend, covering the walls in a shiny celadon finish. She says, 'Green, especially a shade like this, creates a serene backdrop that allows furnishings, art, and architectural details to shine without competing. It feels collected, natural, and entirely at home in Palm Beach.'

She continues, 'I’ve always loved green, particularly in homes that are close to the water. I truly consider green to be neutral because it's a color in nature. We are surrounded by it outdoors, and there is something inherently calming about that. All greens go together – just as they are found in nature. Being outside is relaxing, and green brings that same sense of ease into an interior.'

Jan adds, 'When styling celadon, I like to keep the palette layered. Ivories are always beautiful with green. I also love pairing it with muted corals, blush tones and blues, especially turquoise. Celadon is most elegant when the surrounding colors are equally considered and refined.'

Perfect for refreshing a dark room, celadon has an uplifting, light-hearted quality. Proven by this sophisticated family room (pictured above), interior designers Todd Nickey and Amy Kehoe, founders of Nickey Kehoe remark on celadon green's ability to soften and soothe.

'This room was previously quite dark and cocoonish. This young family had a baby on the way, and the natural instinct was to enliven and lift throughout the loft. We still loved the complete saturation of the dark walls that were there; we chose a mint green for every surface. Using a single, immersive color immediately shifted the atmosphere.'

Unlike sage green paint, which feels much more muted than celadon, the latter provides respite against the darker furniture and lack of daylight. Todd and Nickey continue, 'This color, with the primarily vintage furnishings and lighting, struck a balance of sophistication and invitation. The celadon-leaning mint shifts beautifully with the light and softens the industrial qualities of the loft while creating a distinctive, atmospheric backdrop for gathering and entertaining.'

Considering the colors that go with green, Nickey and Todd acknowledged the undertones of celadon and brought in warmer layers to counteract its coolness. 'Firstly, we try to use paint colors that are slightly "to the left or right of the known color". In this instance, this room leans mint. By selecting a more nuanced version of the color, you've set the room apart, and it is ready to subtly interact with the layers. There are countless iterations to play with given this palette, but a tried and true approach would be to bring in smoky ebonized or rich brown wood finishes. In this room, the dusty pink rug as well as the umber brown branches in the Tree of Life fabric are two color stories that balance and enrich the palette.'

A happy home office color, the refreshed, zingy feel of celadon makes it a fitting shade for a work-from-home space. Able to transport and inspire, it cheers without dominating.

Mimi McMakin, founder of Kemble Interiors, used Benjamin Moore's Corn Stalk in a recent home office project. She explains, 'Our client wanted a bright, happy room to use as her office. This nasturtium leaf design paper was the perfect choice. No matter what the season is outside, it is always spring in this room.'

She continues, 'Celadon green is incredibly versatile. An easy color to work with, pairing beautifully with both warm and cool tones, which allows for flexibility in furnishings and accents. It keeps the room feeling fresh and inviting.'

Mimi adds, 'Celadon green can go in several directions, depending on how we style it, soft and serene or layered and sophisticated. Shades of white keep the room fresh and inviting. A dusty pink would keep the room soft. Pale blue is an easy choice as it brings a flavor of the outdoors into the room. Darker tones, such as a soft brown, also work to give a cozy feeling.'

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Pistachio green might have taken the interiors world by storm last year, but I'm convinced celadon will be all the rage in 2026. Fresh, uplifting, and deeply serene, it's a hue that can transition into any scheme, of any style.