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Sage Green Walls with SW Tricorn Black Trim

Sage Green Walls with SW Tricorn Black Trim: wall elevation, color data (LRV 39.5), living room layout for 12, 15, 18 ft walls, cut list, calculator and pre-c

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Wall molding linear-foot estimate

Estimate for rectangular molding frames.

Estimated quantity133.76 linear feet

Divide by 7.87 ft (240 cm stick) and round up for the number of sticks.

Formula & assumptionsframe_count * 2 * (frame_width_inches + frame_height_inches) / 12 * (1 + waste_percent / 100)

Assumes identical rectangular frames. The waste allowance is editable. The estimate does not optimize cuts or include separate rails, baseboards, or other trim.

Overview

Sage Green is a mid-tone green with a green undertone and a calculated LRV of 39.5. With SW Tricorn Black trim the molding has clear contrast (contrast ratio 5.67:1).

Picture Frame layout on a 15 ft living room wall

Molding over the full wall height, upper and lower rows divided by a chair rail. On a 15 ft wall with an 8 ft ceiling this gives 6 frames per row, each 25.3 in wide, with 50 in upper and 21 in lower frames. The layout uses about 45.82 m of 2.5 cm molding, or 20 sticks of 240 cm, including 10% waste. Center the layout on the sofa or TV rather than the wall when furniture is off-center.

Building the picture frame pattern

Each frame is four pieces of 2.5 cm molding with 45 degree miters. Set the frames out from the center of the wall, keep every gap equal, and let the margins at the corners match the gaps.

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

Sage Green wall, SW Tricorn Black trim, picture frame layout on a 15 ft wall. Colors are screen approximations.

Color data

ColorBrandCodeHexCalculated LRVUndertoneDepthContrast vs white trimContrast vs black trim
Sage GreenGeneric#9CAF8839.5greenmid-tone2.12:16.99:1
SW Tricorn BlackSherwin-Williams#2F2F302.9neutralvery dark12.04:11.23:1

Living Room wall sizes: picture frame accent wall layout

Wall widthFrames per rowFrame widthFrame height (upper / lower)Molding incl. 10% waste240 cm sticksChair rail pieces (300 cm)
12 ft524 in50 / 21 in37.27 m162
15 ft625.3 in50 / 21 in45.82 m202
18 ft726.3 in50 / 21 in54.37 m232

Cut list for a 15 ft wall

Planning cut list
PieceQuantityLength
Frame top and bottom (lower row)1225.3 in
Frame sides (lower row)1221 in
Frame sides (upper row)1250 in
Frame top and bottom (upper row)1225.3 in
Chair rail2300 cm lengths

Pre-cut kits for this wall

Pre-cut kits that fit this project. Open a kit for photos, options and pricing.

U Shaped Arch Wall Trim Molding Kit | Pre-Cut MDF Medium & Large01 / KIT

U Shaped Arch Wall Trim Molding Kit | Pre-Cut MDF Medium & Large

From $81.40

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Wall Trim Molding Kit, 3 Upper, 3 Middle & 3 Bottom Frames | Pre-Cut Ready to Assemble02 / KIT

Wall Trim Molding Kit, 3 Upper, 3 Middle & 3 Bottom Frames | Pre-Cut Ready to Assemble

From $90.00

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Wall Panels for Living Room, Flat Wall Molding Kit | Pre-Cut & Primed03 / KIT

Wall Panels for Living Room, Flat Wall Molding Kit | Pre-Cut & Primed

From $205.00

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Chair Rail Molding Kit with Half Wall Wainscoting, 6 cm Rail | Self-Adhesive04 / KIT

Chair Rail Molding Kit with Half Wall Wainscoting, 6 cm Rail | Self-Adhesive

From $39.41

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Arch Molding Kit, 3 Widths | Flexible Pre-Cut MDF Arch Trim for Accent Walls05 / KIT

Arch Molding Kit, 3 Widths | Flexible Pre-Cut MDF Arch Trim for Accent Walls

From $58.40

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DIY Hassle-Free Board & Batten Wall Makeovers | Pre-Cut MDF Panels for Easy Installation W:75mm x T:8mm06 / KIT

DIY 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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Questions

How much molding do I need for a 15 ft living room wall with picture frame frames?

About 45.82 m (150 linear ft) including a chair rail and 10% waste, which is 20 sticks of 240 cm. That assumes 6 frames per row, 25.3 in wide, on an 8 ft ceiling.

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.

How high should the chair rail be in a living room?

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. Center the layout on the sofa or TV rather than the wall when furniture is off-center.

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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.

  1. Paint color dataset (screen approximations; LRV calculated)Recorded November 11, 2026
  2. DecoMoldings product catalogRecorded November 11, 2026