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Rosemary
14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rosemary Technical Profile
What color is Rosemary? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #64695C. Colors similar to Rosemary include RAL Concrete Grey, Benjamin Moore Rainy Afternoon, Behr Gray Owl. Rosemary has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Rosemary 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, Rosemary 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 Rosemary
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rosemary
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rosemary
#64695C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#699563
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rosemary
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rosemary 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 Rosemary.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rosemary — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rosemary have?
Rosemary by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Rosemary from other brands?
The closest matches are Concrete Grey by RAL (#686C5E), Rainy Afternoon by Benjamin Moore (#656C62), Gray Owl by Behr (#646C62). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Rosemary?
Rosemary has an LRV of 13.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rosemary's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.