Rookwood Jade 2812 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #979F7F, LRV 33 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Greened Cactus from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #979F7F · 2812
Rookwood Jade
33%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Rookwood Jade Technical Profile
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Rookwood Jade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rookwood Jade 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 Jade
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyGreened Cactus
Greened Cactus
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Olive Grove
PPG
Nearly identical
Aventurine
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lucky Day
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Livingston
Behr
Nearly identical
Lucky Day
Vista Paint
Very similar
Leafy Rise
Valspar
Very similar
Fresh Sod
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rosemary Plant
Kilz
Very similar
Glass .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Breakfast Room Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rookwood Jade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rookwood Jade
#979F7F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8FAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rookwood Jade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rookwood Jade 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 Jade.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rookwood Jade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rookwood Jade have?
Rookwood Jade 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 Jade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rookwood Jade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rookwood Jade are Greened Cactus by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Olive Grove by PPG (a near-identical match), Aventurine by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rookwood Jade'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 Jade?
Rookwood Jade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rookwood Jade's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.