Ref. #565C4A · 2816
Rookwood Dark Green
10%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Rookwood Dark Green Technical Profile
What color is Rookwood Dark Green? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #565C4A. Colors similar to Rookwood Dark Green include Vista Paint Clearfield, Behr River Forest, PPG Castle Stone. Rookwood Dark Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Rookwood Dark Green creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Rookwood Dark Green pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Rookwood Dark Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rookwood Dark Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rookwood Dark Green
#565C4A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5E8257
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rookwood Dark Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rookwood Dark 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 Dark Green.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rookwood Dark Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rookwood Dark Green have?
Rookwood Dark Green by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Rookwood Dark Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Clearfield by Vista Paint (#585C49), River Forest by Behr (#545C47), Castle Stone by PPG (#525746). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Rookwood Dark Green?
Rookwood Dark Green has an LRV of 10.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rookwood Dark Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.