Rookwood Jade 2812 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #979F7F, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #979F7F · 2812
Rookwood Jade
33%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Rookwood Jade Technical Profile
HEX Code#979F7F
RGB151, 159, 127
Estimated LRV32.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Rookwood Jade
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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
Digital 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
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Rookwood Jade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rookwood Jade are Greened Cactus by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Olive Grove by PPG (a close digital match), Aventurine by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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