Sherwin Williams Rocky River SW 6215

Official page:Rocky River SW 6215
Code:SW 6215
Name:Rocky River
Brand:Sherwin Williams

What color is Sherwin Williams Rocky River?

Enhance your space with the serene beauty of Sherwin Williams SW 6215 Rocky River. This calming blue-green hue evokes a sense of tranquility and sophistication, perfect for creating a relaxing oasis in any room. Pair Rocky River with crisp whites and soft greys for a timeless and elegant look, or add pops of warm neutrals like SW 7036 Accessible Beige to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Whether used as an accent wall or as the main color scheme, SW 6215 Rocky River will bring a touch of coastal charm to your home decor. Elevate your space with this versatile and stylish color choice, guaranteed to impress.

Rocky River for bedroom

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Bedroom Accent Wall
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Sw 6215 Bedroom Accent Wall
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Bedroom Accent Wall
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Sw 6215 Bedroom Accent Wall
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Bedroom Accent Wall
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Sw 6215 Bedroom Accent Wall
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Sherwin Williams SW 6215 on kitchen cabinets

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Sherwin Williams Rocky River Kitchen Cabinets
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Sherwin Williams Rocky River Kitchen Cabinets
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Sherwin Williams Rocky River Kitchen Cabinets
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Sherwin Williams Rocky River Kitchen Cabinets
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Rocky River for exterior

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

Sw Rocky River Exterior
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Sw Rocky River Exterior
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Sw Rocky River Exterior
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Sw Rocky River Exterior
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Sherwin Williams Rocky River reviews

View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

Sw 6215 Bathroom Vanity
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Sw 6215 Accent Wall
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Rocky River Living Room
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Sherwin Williams Rocky River Kitchen
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Rocky River Dining Room
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What are Sherwin Williams Rocky River undertones?

The undertone of Rocky River can be accurately described as a Green hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#5E706A

RGB code:

94, 112, 106

Is Sherwin Williams Rocky River SW 6215 cool or warm?

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Color wheel
cool

With a hue of 160° thisdark greenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6215 Rocky River HSL code: 160, 9%, 40%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
  • Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

How light temperature affects Rocky River

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Rocky River:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Rocky River with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 340, such as Sherwin Williams Whimsical White and Chaise Mauve.

LRV of Rocky River

Rocky River has an LRV of 14.97% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 14.97%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#5e706aCopy color code
RGB Decimal94, 112, 106Copy color code
RGB Percent36.86%, 43.92%, 41.57%Copy color code
HSVHue: 160° Saturation: 16.07% Value: 43.92%Copy color code
HSLhsl(160, 9, 40)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 16.07 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 5.36 Key: 56.08Copy color code
YIQY: 105.934 I: -8.798 Q: -5.675Copy color code
XYZX: 13.011 Y: 15.008 Z: 15.843Copy color code
CIE LabL:45.646 a:-8.026 b:1.092Copy color code
CIE LuvL:45.646 u:-9.29 v:2.674Copy color code
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Hunter Lab38.741, -7.847, 2.871Copy color code
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