Color spec
| Brand | Clare |
| Name | Avocado Toast |
| SKU | Clare 08 |
| Hex | #A4AB8E |
| RGB | 164, 171, 142 |
| HSL | 74°, 15%, 61% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
What Color Is Avocado Toast, Really?
Avocado Toast (Clare 08) is a muted sage green. Its hex value #A4AB8E sits at a low saturation of about 15 percent, which means the green is softened almost to gray but still reads clearly as a color rather than a neutral. The hue leans just slightly toward yellow-green, so it has a faint olive warmth rather than a sharp mint edge.
With an LRV of 35 it is a true mid-tone: deep enough to feel grounded and grown-up, light enough to keep a room from going dark. That balance is why it went viral. It is the muted sage that defined Clare's millennial appeal, hitting the sweet spot between a bold green and a safe greige.
It suits people who want color on the walls without commitment to something loud, and it flatters both older homes with warm wood and clean modern spaces.
Avocado Toast leans green, but quietly. At roughly 15 percent saturation it is muted enough that some people first read it as a warm gray, then notice the green once it is on a full wall. The hue sits around yellow-green, so its undertone is closer to olive or sage than to a cool blue-green. Next to a crisp mint it will look softer and grayer; next to a true gray it will clearly show its green.
Because it is a low-saturation color, its undertone amplifies as the painted area grows. A small chip looks nearly neutral, but four walls concentrate the green. Test it against a plain white card and against a warm greige at the same time. That comparison tells you whether, in your specific light, it is reading as sage green or drifting toward a dusty gray-green.
Best Rooms and Uses for Avocado Toast
A mid LRV of 35 makes Avocado Toast versatile. It is dark enough to feel like a real color choice yet light enough for full walls without shrinking a room, so it works well in bedrooms, living rooms, home offices, and dining rooms where you want calm color rather than a plain neutral.
It is a strong cabinet color. Sage greens read as intentional and slightly retro on kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, and the muted tone keeps it from looking trendy-loud. It also makes a good accent wall or the color inside built-in shelving.
Outside, it suits a shaded front door or shutters against a light or white body, giving a natural, garden-adjacent look. On trim it is generally too deep to pair with pale walls, so reserve it for the feature rather than the frame.
How Lighting Changes Avocado Toast
With an LRV of 35, Avocado Toast reflects a moderate amount of light, so the room's exposure has a real effect. In north-facing rooms the cool, flat daylight pulls it grayer and deeper, and it can start to feel a little heavy, so keep other surfaces light. South-facing rooms flood it with warm light that brings out the green and lifts it, often the most flattering result.
East light makes it fresh and slightly cooler in the morning, then quieter by afternoon. West light warms it up late in the day and can push the olive side forward.
Bulbs matter too. Warm 2700K light enriches the green and adds coziness. Cooler 3500K to 4000K bulbs gray it down and can flatten it, so sample under the exact bulbs you own before committing.
Most complaints about Avocado Toast are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
TEST IT IN YOUR LIGHT →Avocado Toast vs Similar Colors
Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64, LRV 35) is the closest match by depth, sharing the same LRV. It reads a touch more yellow and olive, so it feels slightly warmer and more foliage-like. Choose Extra Virgin if you want the green to lean garden, and Avocado Toast if you want it a little grayer and calmer.
OMGreen (PNT100-MD-58, LRV 36) sits at nearly the same lightness but shifts cooler, with a hint more blue in the green. It feels fresher and more coastal, where Avocado Toast feels earthier.
Matcha Latte (PNT100-DP-50, LRV 42) is noticeably lighter and a bit brighter. In a dim north room where Avocado Toast could feel heavy, Matcha Latte keeps things airier while staying in the same sage family. Sample all three side by side, since the differences are subtle on a chip but obvious on a wall.
Colors That Go With Avocado Toast
For trim and ceilings, Snow Day (Clare 04, LRV 92) gives a clean, bright frame that makes the sage look crisp rather than muddy. If you want a softer, less stark trim, Beach House (Clare 01, LRV 84) is a warmer off-white that keeps the palette gentle.
For a second wall color or an adjoining room, Greige (Clare 07, LRV 50) is a natural neutral partner that is lighter and shares the same earthy quality. Dirty Chai (Clare 06, LRV 33) is a warm tan-brown at a similar depth that pairs with Avocado Toast for a grounded, organic scheme.
For contrast and drama, Goodnight Moon (Clare 10, LRV 6) is a deep navy-blue that anchors the green beautifully on cabinetry or a front door. Want a bolder door instead? Cracker Jack (Clare 17, LRV 16) is a terracotta orange that plays off the green's warm side. Warm brass or unlacquered metals and mid-tone oak wood also flatter it.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Clare Clare 08 directly — but if you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches:
Similar Clare colors
closest in the Clare deckThe nearest shades to Avocado Toast within Clare's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A4AB8E in HSL space. Pair Avocado Toast with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
The Questions Everyone Asks
Is Avocado Toast warm or cool?
It is a soft, mostly neutral green that leans very slightly warm. The hue sits toward yellow-green, giving it an olive or sage quality rather than a cool minty one. In warm light it reads greener and cozier, while cool daylight or cool bulbs push it grayer and flatter, so it can behave either way depending on your room.
Is Avocado Toast more green or more gray?
Both, depending on scale. At about 15 percent saturation it is a muted green that can look like a warm gray on a small chip. Once it covers a full wall the green concentrates and reads clearly as sage. Put it next to a true gray and its green is obvious; next to a bright green it looks grayed and quiet.
What trim white goes with Avocado Toast?
Snow Day (Clare 04), with a very high LRV of 92, is a clean bright white that frames the sage crisply and keeps it from looking muddy. If you prefer a warmer, softer edge, Beach House (Clare 01, LRV 84) is a gentle off-white that suits the color's earthy tone without the stark contrast of a pure white.
Does Avocado Toast work on cabinets and exteriors?
Yes to both. Its muted sage reads as intentional and slightly retro on kitchen and bathroom cabinets, and the mid LRV keeps it from feeling harsh. Outside it works on a front door, shutters, or trim against a light body, giving a natural garden look. On exteriors, remember that bright sun will lift the green and warm it up.
What does an LRV of 35 mean for Avocado Toast?
LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (white). At 35, Avocado Toast is a genuine mid-tone: it reflects a moderate amount of light, so it adds real color and depth without darkening a room the way a low-LRV shade would. It shows clear contrast against white trim and shifts visibly with your room's light.
How is Avocado Toast different from Matcha Latte?
Matcha Latte (PNT100-DP-50) has an LRV of 42 versus 35 for Avocado Toast, so it is noticeably lighter and a bit brighter. Avocado Toast is deeper, grayer, and more grounded. Choose Matcha Latte for a dim room where you want to keep things airy, and Avocado Toast when you want the sage to feel richer and more saturated.
Will It Work in YOUR Room?
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