Rock Garden
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Rock Garden (6195) is a standout Green in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 36 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#465448
LRV
8.11
Rock Garden's Color Strip
Rock Garden is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 214 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Rock Garden in Real Rooms
Rock Garden has a low LRV of 8.11 — 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 bathroom, patio, living room, bedroom, kitchen cabinets and kitchen.
3 Bathroom Photos
In the bathroom, Rock Garden brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.
Bathroom walls in Rock Garden create a natural, earthy retreat.
@beyondkitchensmn
Vanity cabinet painted Rock Garden anchors this spa-like bathroom design.
@gordongroupcb
Wainscoting in Rock Garden adds traditional charm to the bathroom walls.
@gordongroupcb
18 Patio Photos
Exterior color behaves differently than interior — there's more bleaching, more weather, and more competition from the natural surroundings. Rock Garden holds its character in open light and tends to look even better after a few seasons than it does fresh from the can.
Outdoor furniture in Rock Garden connects this patio to nature.
@windingivyhomedesign
10 Living Room Photos
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Rock Garden. 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.
Wall panels in Rock Garden establish a serene backdrop for this living room.
@renovated_ventures
1 Bedroom Photo
In the context of a primary suite, Rock Garden suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
Bedroom walls painted Rock Garden provide a grounding, nature-inspired sanctuary for sleep.
@peppermintpines
3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The depth of Rock Garden on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.
Kitchen cabinetry in Rock Garden delivers understated elegance with modern functionality.
@linda_chasingladybugs
Cabinet fronts painted Rock Garden blend seamlessly with contemporary kitchen design.
@jamienelldesign
Shaker-style cabinetry in Rock Garden creates a timeless kitchen with clean lines.
@jamienelldesign
1 Kitchen Photo
Rock Garden is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
White subway tile backsplash contrasts with Rock Garden painted kitchen walls.
@gracewagenman
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 73 vs 8, Opaline is decisively the brighter choice.
Jogging Path reflects far more light (LRV 49 vs 8), opening up a space where Rock Garden encloses it.
At LRV 30 vs 8, Jade Dragon is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 73 vs 8, Opaline is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 9 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 8 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 9 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 8 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 8 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Enchant reflects far more light (LRV 59 vs 8), opening up a space where Rock Garden encloses it.
Radiant Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 8), opening up a space where Rock Garden encloses it.
Veri Berri reflects far more light (LRV 21 vs 8), opening up a space where Rock Garden encloses it.
At LRV 73 vs 8, Spangle is decisively the brighter choice.
Baroness reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 8), opening up a space where Rock Garden encloses it.
A 5-point LRV gap (13 vs 8) makes Vigorous Violet the marginally brighter of the two.
Euphoric Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 8), opening up a space where Rock Garden encloses it.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 21 vs 8, Taiga is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (14 vs 8) makes Succulent the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 22 vs 8, Gallery Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Kale Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 8 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.