Sherwin Williams Roycroft Bronze Green SW 2846
| Code: | SW 2846 |
| Name: | Roycroft Bronze Green |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Arts & Crafts (1880s-1910s), Dreamer, Historic Exterior Color Wall |
What color is Sherwin Williams Roycroft Bronze Green?
Step into a space painted in Roycroft Bronze Green (SW 2846), and instantly feel enveloped in warmth and sophistication. This rich and earthy hue lends itself beautifully to cozy living rooms, inviting kitchens, and elegant dining areas. The deep undertones of Roycroft Bronze Green exude a sense of timeless luxury, making it a perfect choice for study rooms or home libraries. Whether used as an accent wall or as an all-encompassing room color, this Sherwin Williams shade creates a sense of tranquility and refinement, elevating any interior to a new level of comfort and style. Let Roycroft Bronze Green (SW 2846) be the defining element in your home's design, infusing every room with a touch of opulence and character.
Roycroft Bronze Green for living room
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Sherwin Williams SW 2846 on kitchen cabinets
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Roycroft Bronze Green 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 warm hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
Sherwin Williams Roycroft Bronze Green reviews
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What are Sherwin Williams Roycroft Bronze Green undertones?
The undertone of Roycroft Bronze Green can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#575449
RGB code:
87, 84, 73
Is Sherwin Williams Roycroft Bronze Green SW 2846 cool or warm?
With a hue of 47° thisdark greenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 2846 Roycroft Bronze Green HSL code: 47, 9%, 31%
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.
- 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.
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 Roycroft Bronze 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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All 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:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Roycroft Bronze 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 2846
Roycroft Bronze Green
Darker shades
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Roycroft Bronze Green
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 Roycroft Bronze Green with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 227, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.
LRV of Roycroft Bronze Green
Roycroft Bronze Green has an LRV of 8.85% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?
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 8.85%, 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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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #575449 | |
| RGB Decimal | 87, 84, 73 | |
| RGB Percent | 34.12%, 32.94%, 28.63% | |
| HSV | Hue: 47° Saturation: 16.09% Value: 34.12% | |
| HSL | hsl(47, 9, 31) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.45 Yellow: 16.09 Key: 65.88 | |
| YIQ | Y: 83.643 I: 5.322 Q: -2.789 | |
| XYZ | X: 8.303 Y: 8.848 Z: 7.572 | |
| CIE Lab | L:35.69 a:-0.945 b:6.875 | |
| CIE Luv | L:35.69 u:2.32 v:8.351 | |
| Decimal | 5723209 | |
| Hunter Lab | 29.746, -2.228, 5.729 |
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