ColorplanRookwood Dark Green
SW 2816 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 10 · dark
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Dark Green (SW 2816) is a very dark green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 10. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Vintage Vogue (462), Farrow & Ball Beverly (No.310) and Behr Mountain Olive (N350-7A). For trim, try Extra White (SW 7006).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 10.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #565C4A |
| RGB | 86, 92, 74 |
| HSL | 80°, 11%, 33% |
About Rookwood Dark Green
Rookwood Dark Green (SW 2816) is a very dark, muted green from Sherwin-Williams that leans yellow. With an LRV of 10, Rookwood Dark Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Rookwood Dark Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Pewter Green (SW 6208), it's darker and warmer.
How Rookwood Dark Green changes with the light
Rookwood Dark Green 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
Rookwood Dark Green will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Rookwood Dark Green 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 Rookwood Dark Green from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Rookwood Dark Green will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
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Rookwood Dark Green 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 1.8
Also close: Backwoods (ΔE 2.6)
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Rookwood Dark Green questions
What undertone does Rookwood Dark Green have?
Rookwood Dark Green has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Rookwood Dark Green's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Rookwood Dark Green a light or dark color?
Rookwood Dark Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 10.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 10, Rookwood Dark Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Rookwood Dark Green in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Vintage Vogue 462 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Farrow & Ball: Beverly No.310 (close, ΔE 4.3); Behr: Mountain Olive N350-7A (close, ΔE 4.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Rookwood Dark Green?
Try Extra White (SW 7006) on trim and High Reflective White (SW 7757) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Rookwood Dark Green's undertone.
Where does Rookwood Dark Green work best?
Rookwood Dark Green works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 10, Rookwood Dark Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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