# Sherwin Williams Ruskin Room Green

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/ruskin-room-green-sw-0042](https://plan-home.com/color/ruskin-room-green-sw-0042)

Sherwin Williams Ruskin Room Green SW 0042 is a muted olive-khaki with a noticeable yellow cast that keeps it grounded and earthy. Its mid-tone depth gives walls color without making a room feel overly dark, especially in spaces with generous daylight. In brighter light, this shade can read as a softened mossy green; under warm lamps, its tan and golden undertones become more apparent. It suits studies, dining rooms, mudrooms, and painted cabinetry, particularly alongside warm white trim, aged brass, oak, leather, and natural linen. Pair Ruskin Room Green with clay-toned neutrals or deep brown accents for a layered, lived-in look.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Ruskin Room Green
- **Color code:** SW 0042
- **HEX:** #aca17d
- **RGB:** 172, 161, 125
- **LRV:** 35.73%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Beige, Green
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow
- **Collections:** Historic Interior Color Wall, Arts & Crafts (1880s-1910s)

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 46° Saturation: 27.33% Value: 67.45%
- **HSL:** hsl(46, 22, 58)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.4 Yellow: 27.33 Key: 32.55
- **YIQ:** Y: 160.185 I: 18.123 Q: -8.876
- **XYZ:** X: 33.46 Y: 35.742 Z: 24.533
- **CIE Lab:** L:66.322 a:-1.791 b:20.234
- **CIE Luv:** L:66.322 u:8.835 v:27.413
- **Decimal:** 11313533
- **Hunter Lab:** 59.785, -4.722, 17.519

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Providence Olive](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-providence-olive-hc-98)
- [Sherwin Williams Garden Sage](https://plan-home.com/color/garden-sage-sw-7736)
- [Behr Sustainable](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sustainable)
- [Benjamin Moore Olive Branch](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-olive-branch-2143-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Old Salem Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-old-salem-gray-hc-94)
- [Benjamin Moore Baby Turtle](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-baby-turtle-515)
- [Sherwin Williams Bamboo Shoot](https://plan-home.com/color/bamboo-shoot-sw-7733)
- [Behr Cricket](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cricket)
- [Behr Fresh Olive](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-fresh-olive)
- [Sherwin Williams Colonial Revival Green Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/colonial-revival-green-stone-sw-2826)
- [Behr Dried Chive](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dried-chive)
- [Benjamin Moore Northampton Putty](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-northampton-putty-hc-89)
- [Sherwin Williams Worn Khaki](https://plan-home.com/color/worn-khaki-sw-9527)
- [Benjamin Moore Shiitake Mushroom](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-shiitake-mushroom-csp-1040)
- [Behr Exploring Khaki](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-exploring-khaki)
- [Behr Makrut Lime](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-makrut-lime)
- [Behr Fennel Seed](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-fennel-seed)
- [Behr Curly Willow](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-curly-willow)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Analytical Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/analytical-gray-sw-7051)
- [Sherwin Williams Useful Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/useful-gray-sw-7050)
- [Sherwin Williams Herbal Wash](https://plan-home.com/color/herbal-wash-sw-7739)
- [Sherwin Williams Sedate Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/sedate-gray-sw-6169)
- [Sherwin Williams Sage](https://plan-home.com/color/sage-sw-2860)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Avocado](https://plan-home.com/color/avocado-sw-2861)
- [Sherwin Williams Olive Grove](https://plan-home.com/color/olive-grove-sw-7734)
- [Sherwin Williams Sheraton Sage](https://plan-home.com/color/sheraton-sage-sw-0014)
- [Sherwin Williams Colonial Revival Green Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/colonial-revival-green-stone-sw-2826)
- [Sherwin Williams Rattan Palm](https://plan-home.com/color/rattan-palm-sw-9533)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner](https://plan-home.com/color/sea-mariner-sw-9640)
- [Sherwin Williams Starry Night](https://plan-home.com/color/starry-night-sw-6540)
- [Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/soulful-blue-sw-6543)
- [Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather](https://plan-home.com/color/dusty-heather-sw-9073)
- [Sherwin Williams After the Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/after-the-storm-sw-9685)
- [Sherwin Williams Lavendar Wisp](https://plan-home.com/color/lavendar-wisp-sw-7138)
- [Sherwin Williams Charcoal Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/charcoal-blue-sw-2739)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/green-paint-colors/SW0042-ruskin-room-green

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.