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Sage Green Bathroom Board and Batten Wall Molding
Sage Green Bathroom Board and Batten Wall Molding: wall elevation, color data (LRV 39.5), bathroom layout for 5, 7, 9 ft walls, cut list, calculator and pre-c
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Overview
Sage Green is a mid-tone green with a green undertone and a calculated LRV of 39.5. Against white trim the contrast ratio is 2.12:1, which gives soft contrast; painted tone-on-tone, the board and batten pattern shows only through its shadow lines.
Board and Batten layout on a 7 ft bathroom wall
With battens every 16 in, a 7 ft wall takes 7 battens of 88 in plus a top rail: about 21.9 m of board including 10% waste. Use moisture-resistant polystyrene outside the shower spray zone and a bathroom-rated paint.
Building the board and batten pattern
Fix the top rail level first, then hang the battens from it at 16 in spacing. Start from the center of the wall so the end gaps match.
Painting molding in Sage Green
Greens are the most popular color for tone-on-tone molding walls: the shadows of the frames add depth without breaking the color.
Wall elevation
Color data
| Color | Brand | Code | Hex | Calculated LRV | Undertone | Depth | Contrast vs white trim | Contrast vs black trim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage Green | Generic | #9CAF88 | 39.5 | green | mid-tone | 2.12:1 | 6.99:1 |
Trim color pairings
| Pairing | Trim color | Hex | Contrast | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tone-on-tone | Sage Green | #9CAF88 | 1:1 | Trim painted the same color as the wall |
| matching white | Cream | #F2E8D2 | 1.94:1 | White with the closest undertone |
| contrast | White | #F4F3EE | 2.12:1 | Light trim for crisp contrast |
Bathroom wall sizes: board and batten accent wall layout
| Wall width | Battens | Batten height | Board incl. waste | Spacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft | 5 | 88 in | 15.65 m | 16 in |
| 7 ft | 7 | 88 in | 21.9 m | 16 in |
| 9 ft | 8 | 88 in | 25.7 m | 16 in |
Cut list for a 7 ft wall
| Piece | Quantity | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical batten | 7 | 88 in |
| Top rail | 1 | 7 ft run |
| Mid rail | 1 | 7 ft run |
Pre-cut kits for this wall
Pre-cut kits that fit this project. Open a kit for photos, options and pricing.
01 / KITBoard and Batten Half Wall Paneling Kit with Chair Rail | Pre-Cut MDF Easy Installation
From $31.42
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02 / KITShaker MDF Paneling, Long-Lasting Pre-Cut for Easy Installation | Unprimed Wall Molding W:75mm x T:8mm
From $307.00
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03 / KITPaintable Pre-Cut Wall Design: Ready to Assemble Board & Batten MDF | Effortless Installation W:75mm x T:8mm
From $840.00
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04 / KITShaker Square Grid Wall Paneling Kit | Pre-Cut MDF Decorative Wall Panels
From $270.00
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05 / KITDIY Hassle-Free Board & Batten Wall Makeovers | Pre-Cut MDF Panels for Easy Installation W:75mm x T:8mm
From $515.00
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06 / KITShaker Board and Batten Grid Wainscoting Kit, 1 to 5 Sets | Self-Adhesive Easy Installation
From $69.80
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How many battens for a 7 ft wall?
7 battens at 16 in spacing, plus a top rail across the 7 ft run.
Is Sage Green warm or cool?
Sage Green has a green undertone and reads as a mid-tone green. Its calculated LRV is 39.5, so it sits in the mid range, where molding shadows show clearly.
Should trim be the same color as Sage Green walls?
Painting the molding the same color gives a modern, tone-on-tone finish where only shadows show the pattern. White trim adds soft contrast (2.12:1), and black trim gives 6.99:1.
How high should the chair rail be in a bathroom?
About one third of the ceiling height: 32 in on an 8 ft ceiling, 36 in on 9 ft and 40 in on 10 ft. Use moisture-resistant polystyrene outside the shower spray zone and a bathroom-rated paint.
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Sources & dates
Prices, options and photos come from our product catalog on the date shown. Layout tables are planning estimates; measure your wall before ordering.
- Paint color dataset (screen approximations; LRV calculated)Recorded November 11, 2026
- DecoMoldings product catalogRecorded November 11, 2026