ColorplanRoycroft Bottle Green
SW 2847 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 5 · dark
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Roycroft Bottle Green (SW 2847) is a very dark green with a green undertone and an LRV of 5. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Essex Green (HC-188). 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 | Green |
| LRV | 4.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #324038 |
| RGB | 50, 64, 56 |
| HSL | 146°, 12%, 22% |
About Roycroft Bottle Green
Roycroft Bottle Green (SW 2847) is a very dark, muted green from Sherwin-Williams. With an LRV of 5, Roycroft Bottle Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Roycroft Bottle Green 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 Jasper (SW 6216), it's lighter and more colorful.
How Roycroft Bottle Green changes with the light
Roycroft Bottle 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
Roycroft Bottle Green will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Roycroft Bottle 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 Roycroft Bottle Green from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Roycroft Bottle Green looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Roycroft Bottle Green in real homes
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Roycroft Bottle 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
Close · ΔE 3.3
Also close: Hunter Green (ΔE 4.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.4
Also close: Duck Green (ΔE 6.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.3
Also close: Limousine Leather (ΔE 8.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
Roycroft Bottle Green questions
What undertone does Roycroft Bottle Green have?
Roycroft Bottle Green has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Roycroft Bottle Green read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Roycroft Bottle Green a light or dark color?
Roycroft Bottle Green has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 4.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 5, Roycroft Bottle 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 Roycroft Bottle Green in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Essex Green HC-188 (close, ΔE 3.3); Farrow & Ball: Carriage Green No.94 (closest available, ΔE 5.4); Behr: Broadway PPU18-20 (closest available, ΔE 8.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Roycroft Bottle Green?
Try Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) on trim and Extra White (SW 7006) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Roycroft Bottle Green's undertone.
Where does Roycroft Bottle Green work best?
Roycroft Bottle Green works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 5, Roycroft Bottle Green absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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