Sherwin Williams Rookwood Dark Green SW 2816

What are Sherwin Williams Rookwood Dark Green undertones?

The undertone of Rookwood Dark Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Rookwood Dark Green SW 2816 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 80° thisdark greenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 2816 Rookwood Dark Green HSL code: 80, 11%, 33%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Rookwood Dark Green

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:

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:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Rookwood Dark Green:

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

SW 2816
Rookwood Dark Green

• SW 6208
  Pewter Green

  

• SW 6186
  Dried Thyme

  

• SW 6187
  Rosemary

  

• SW 9674
  Leaflet

  

Darker shades

SW 2816
Rookwood Dark Green

• SW 6209
  Ripe Olive

  

• SW 6188
  Shade-Grown

  

• SW 7749
  Laurel Woods

  

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 Rookwood Dark Green with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 260, such as Sherwin Williams Wood Violet and Berry Cream.

SW 2816
Rookwood Dark Green

• SW 6557
  Wood Violet

  

• SW 9075
  Berry Cream

  

• SW 6551
  Purple Passage

  

• SW 6558
  Plummy

  

• SW 6827
  Elation

  

• SW 6820
  Inspired Lilac

  

• SW 6824
  Forget-Me-Not

  

LRV of Rookwood Dark Green

Rookwood Dark Green has an LRV of 10.07% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#565c4a
RGB Decimal	86, 92, 74
RGB Percent	33.73%, 36.08%, 29.02%
HSV	Hue: 80° Saturation: 19.57% Value: 36.08%
HSL	hsl(80, 11, 33)
CMYK	Cyan: 6.52 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 19.57 Key: 63.92
YIQ	Y: 88.154 I: 2.209 Q: -6.871
XYZ	X: 8.901 Y: 10.127 Z: 7.963
CIE Lab	L:38.07 a:-6.004 b:9.587
CIE Luv	L:38.07 u:-2.512 v:12.446
Decimal	5659722
Hunter Lab	31.823, -5.766, 7.441