Rosemary
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Rosemary (6187) 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 56 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#64695C
LRV
13.59
Rosemary's Color Strip
Rosemary is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Dried Thyme and Shade-Grown. The strip spans from Conservative Gray at the lightest end to Shade-Grown at the deepest. Strip 215 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Rosemary in Real Rooms
Rosemary has a low LRV of 13.59 — 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, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, home office, house, front door, misc, dining room and kitchen cabinets.
6 Living Room Photos
Rosemary works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.
Rosemary SW 6187 living room 683x1024
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9 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Rosemary rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Bedroom 683x1024 painted in Sherwin-Williams Rosemary
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3 Kitchen Photos
In a modern kitchen, Rosemary provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
Sherwin Williams Rosemary kitchen cabinets 683x1024
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SW Rosemary kitchen paint
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SW Rosemary kitchen island paint
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7 Bathroom Photos
In a powder room, Rosemary can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.
Green bathroom 683x1024 in Rosemary by Sherwin Williams
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1 Home Office Photo
Rosemary works exceptionally well with "warm" tech—leather desk pads, brass lamps, and wooden monitor stands. It bridges the gap between modern technology and traditional home comfort, making the office feel like part of the house.
SW 6187 home office 683x1024 inspiration
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5 House Photos
On a traditional or historic home, Rosemary acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.
Rosemary house 683x1024 color review
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SW Rosemary house exterior paint review
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SW Rosemary house exterior
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Rosemary Exterior
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Sherwin Williams Rosemary Exterior
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1 Front Door Photo
Using Rosemary for the front door allows the hardware to be the "jewelry" of the house. Whether you choose a modern long-bar handle or a traditional knocker, the color provides the perfect stage for the metalwork to shine.
Green front door 683x1024 with Rosemary SW 6187
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11 Misc Photos
Note how Rosemary is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Sherwin Williams Rosemary wall panelling
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Rosemary, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.
SW Rosemary dining room color
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12 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
On kitchen cabinets, Rosemary adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.
SW Rosemary laundry room cabinets
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