Sherwin-Williams • 2816

Rookwood Dark Green

Name: Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Dark Green 2816
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

We've categorized Rookwood Dark Green as a genuinely dark Green because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 28 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#565C4A

LRV

10.13

Light Reflectance Value

10.13

dark

Temperatureneutral

SaturationMuted

Collection

Historic Exterior Color Wall Rejuvenation - Spring/Summer 2022 Victorian (1830s-1910s)

Rookwood Dark Green in Real Rooms

Rookwood Dark Green has a low LRV of 10.13 — 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, misc, house, kitchen cabinets and bedroom.

5 Living Room Photos

Rookwood Dark Green anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.

Sherwin Williams Rookwood Dark Green Living Room

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2 Misc Photos

Rookwood Dark Green shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.

Rookwood Dark Green Painted Furniture

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Sw Rookwood Dark Green Painted Furniture

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5 House Photos

Rookwood Dark Green on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.

SW Rookwood Dark Green house exterior

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Sherwin Williams Rookwood Dark Green Exterior

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Rookwood Dark Green Exterior

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Sw Rookwood Dark Green Exterior

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Sherwin Williams Rookwood Dark Green Exterior

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12 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

When you use Rookwood Dark Green on cabinetry, you're embracing furniture-grade sophistication. It elevates standard cupboards into something that feels custom-built, especially when paired with a satin or semi-gloss finish that lets the light catch the edges of the doors.

SW Rookwood Dark Green kitchen cabinets

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4 Bedroom Photos

To use Rookwood Dark Green in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.