Rookwood Blue Green 2811 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #738478, LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Calabash Clash from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #738478 · 2811
Rookwood Blue Green
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rookwood Blue Green Technical Profile
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Rookwood Blue Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rookwood Blue Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsRookwood Blue Green
Nearly identical
PPGCalabash Clash
Calabash Clash
PPG
Nearly identical
Salty Sea
Valspar
Nearly identical
Green Shadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Limerick
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mossy Oak
Behr
Nearly identical
Lush
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Malarca
Hirshfield's
Very similar
In the Brush
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Green Smoke
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Cement Grey
RAL
Very similar
Lincoln Green
Kilz
Visible difference
Stone .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rookwood Blue Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rookwood Blue Green
#738478
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#80AAA1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rookwood Blue Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rookwood Blue Green Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Rookwood Blue Green.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rookwood Blue Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rookwood Blue Green have?
Rookwood Blue Green by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rookwood Blue Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rookwood Blue Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rookwood Blue Green are Calabash Clash by PPG (a near-identical match), Salty Sea by Valspar (a near-identical match), Green Shadow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rookwood Blue Green's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Rookwood Blue Green?
Rookwood Blue Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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