ColorplanRock Bottom
SW 7062 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 7 · dark
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Rock Bottom (SW 7062) is a very dark black with a green undertone and an LRV of 7. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Deep River (1582), Farrow & Ball Studio Green (No.93) and Behr Broadway (PPU18-20). For trim, try Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Black |
| LRV | 7.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #484C49 |
| RGB | 72, 76, 73 |
| HSL | 135°, 3%, 29% |
About Rock Bottom
Rock Bottom (SW 7062) is a soft black from Sherwin-Williams with a green undertone. With an LRV of 7, Rock Bottom absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Rock Bottom read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Iron Ore (SW 7069), it's lighter.
How Rock Bottom changes with the light
Rock Bottom is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Rock Bottom will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Rock Bottom will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Rock Bottom from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Rock Bottom looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Rock Bottom in real homes
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Rock Bottom equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Nightfall (ΔE 2.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.6
Also close: Carriage Green (ΔE 3.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
Rock Bottom questions
What undertone does Rock Bottom have?
Rock Bottom has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Rock Bottom read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Rock Bottom a light or dark color?
Rock Bottom has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 7.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 7, Rock Bottom absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Rock Bottom in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Deep River 1582 (very close, ΔE 1.0); Farrow & Ball: Studio Green No.93 (very close, ΔE 1.6); Behr: Broadway PPU18-20 (close, ΔE 3.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Rock Bottom?
Try Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) on trim and Extra White (SW 7006) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Rock Bottom's undertone.
Where does Rock Bottom work best?
Rock Bottom works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 7, Rock Bottom absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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