Rookwood Dark Green 2816 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #565C4A, LRV 10 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clearfield from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #565C4A · 2816
Rookwood Dark Green
10%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
More about Rookwood Dark Green
Rookwood Dark Green is a deep, classic forest green at LRV 10 — a rich, slightly grayed green with an Arts & Crafts heritage and real historic depth. It's a sophisticated choice for moody cabinetry, a library, or a traditional exterior, reading as a deep, timeless green.
At this depth it needs light to read clearly as green rather than near-black. It pairs beautifully with creamy whites, brass, and warm wood. Behr River Forest is its closest cross-brand match, with Benjamin Moore Vintage Vogue close behind.
Rookwood Dark Green Technical Profile
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Rookwood Dark Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rookwood Dark 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 Dark Green
Nearly identical
Vista PaintClearfield
Clearfield
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
River Forest
Behr
Nearly identical
Castle Stone
PPG
Nearly identical
Vegetarian
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Green Grey
RAL
Very similar
Black Forest
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Flora
Valspar
Very similar
Espalier
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beverly
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
American Pine
Kilz
Very similar
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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.
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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 sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rookwood Dark Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rookwood Dark Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rookwood Dark Green are Clearfield by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), River Forest by Behr (a near-identical match), Castle Stone by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rookwood Dark 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 Dark Green?
Rookwood Dark Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.1, 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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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.