Rookwood Sash Green
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Rookwood Sash Green 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 13 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#506A67
LRV
12.99
Rookwood Sash Green in Real Rooms
Rookwood Sash Green has a low LRV of 12.99 — 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 front door, house, bathroom, kitchen cabinets and bedroom.
1 Front Door Photo
Choosing Rookwood Sash Green for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.
Entry door in Rookwood Sash Green offers classic, understated sophistication.
@herbertpainting
2 House Photos
In suburban environments, Rookwood Sash Green provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.
Home exterior painted Rookwood Sash Green provides timeless, elegant curb appeal.
@makethishometv
Siding finished in this sophisticated green creates refined home presence.
@parlorandporch
4 Bathroom Photos
The interaction between Rookwood Sash Green and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Bathroom walls painted Rookwood Sash Green establish calm, spa-like retreat.
@b4andafterdesign
Bathroom painted in Rookwood Sash Green creates serene, restful environment.
@b4andafterdesign
Wall surfaces in Rookwood Sash Green transform bathrooms into peaceful sanctuaries.
@endless_hacienda
Bathroom walls finished in Rookwood Sash Green provide soothing, sophisticated backdrop.
@endless_hacienda
4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Rookwood Sash Green cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.
Cabinet doors painted in Rookwood Sash Green bring timeless style to kitchens.
@pineapplerenovations
Kitchen cabinets finished in Rookwood Sash Green create sophisticated, cohesive design.
@pineapplerenovations
Cabinet storage in Rookwood Sash Green adds depth and refined charm.
@pineapplerenovations
Kitchen cabinetry painted Rookwood Sash Green establishes classic, enduring elegance.
@theinteriordesigninstitute
2 Bedroom Photos
Pairing Rookwood Sash Green with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
Bedroom walls painted in Rookwood Sash Green create peaceful, restful space.
@longandcoid
Accent wall in Rookwood Sash Green adds subtle sophistication to bedrooms.
@fridayfavorite
Coordinating Colors
Downing Slate reads slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 9-point LRV gap (22 vs 13) makes Renwick Heather the marginally brighter of the two.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 14 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 16 vs 13), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 14 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 13 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 14 and 13, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 13 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (17 vs 13) makes Stargazer the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (18 vs 13) makes Mediterranean the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 79 vs 13, Whimsical White is decisively the brighter choice.
Chaise Mauve reflects far more light (LRV 46 vs 13), opening up a space where Rookwood Sash Green encloses it.
At LRV 64 vs 13, Wallflower is decisively the brighter choice.
Rookwood Sash Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 3), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Mauve Finery reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 13), opening up a space where Rookwood Sash Green encloses it.
Rose Brocade reads slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (19 vs 13) makes Teal Stencil the marginally brighter of the two.
Peacock Plume reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 13), opening up a space where Rookwood Sash Green encloses it.
Darker Colors
Rookwood Sash Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 4), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.