Arugula
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Arugula remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 9 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#42603C
LRV
9.86
Arugula's Color Strip
Arugula is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Garden Grove and Evergreens. The strip spans from Supreme Green at the lightest end to Evergreens at the deepest. Strip 157 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Arugula in Real Rooms
Arugula has a low LRV of 9.86 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, bathroom and mudroom.
3 Living Room Photos
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Arugula. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Accent wall in Arugula draws focus while maintaining balanced green undertones.
@prikadesign
Feature wall painted in Arugula adds muted earthiness to living spaces.
@prikadesign
Living room walls in Arugula provide a grounded, natural color foundation.
@prikadesign
3 Bathroom Photos
Arugula is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.
Bathroom walls in Arugula create a serene spa-like retreat with soft natural light.
@kbarrott
Arugula paint on bathroom walls provides a calming backdrop for chrome fixtures.
@kbarrott
Vanity cabinetry painted in Arugula brings earthy sophistication to this compact bathroom.
@chandlerfarmstead
3 Mudroom Photos
Painting mudroom cubbies and benches in Arugula creates a built-in look that feels like a deliberate part of the home's architecture. It turns a utilitarian storage area into a sophisticated "moment" in the house's layout.
Mudroom walls in Arugula ground the space while keeping it bright and airy.
@samandmam81519
Built-in shelving painted Arugula organizes this laundry room with natural warmth.
@samandmam81519
Arugula trim and walls unify this functional mudroom with cohesive color.
@samandmam81519
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 78 vs 10, White Mint is decisively the brighter choice.
Chopsticks reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 10), opening up a space where Arugula encloses it.
Trim Color
At LRV 78 vs 10, White Mint is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 10 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 10 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 13 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Wood Violet reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Berry Cream reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 10), opening up a space where Arugula encloses it.
At LRV 81 vs 10, Feathery Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.
Veri Berri reads slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
Garden Grove reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 9-point LRV gap (19 vs 10) makes Grasshopper the marginally brighter of the two.