Roycroft Bottle Green
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Roycroft Bottle 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 17 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#324038
LRV
4.63
Roycroft Bottle Green in Real Rooms
Roycroft Bottle Green has a low LRV of 4.63 — 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 misc, front door, kitchen cabinets, house and living room.
2 Misc Photos
These examples of Roycroft Bottle Green in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.
Wood furniture finished in Roycroft Bottle Green develops rich character.
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Wooden panelling in Roycroft Bottle Green makes an artistic accent statement.
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1 Front Door Photo
Using Roycroft Bottle Green 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.
Front door painted in Roycroft Bottle Green commands understated architectural presence.
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6 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Roycroft Bottle Green brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.
Kitchen cabinets in Roycroft Bottle Green combine timeless appeal with modern kitchens.
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3 House Photos
Using Roycroft Bottle Green on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.
House exterior in Roycroft Bottle Green creates striking, elegant curb appeal.
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Roycroft Bottle Green exterior paint imparts timeless character to homes.
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Home exterior finished in Roycroft Bottle Green radiates sophisticated understated elegance.
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5 Living Room Photos
Roycroft Bottle 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.
Living room walls in Roycroft Bottle Green establish dramatic, inviting depth.
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Walls painted in Roycroft Bottle Green create a sophisticated backdrop for living room furnishings.
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Deep Roycroft Bottle Green walls add richness to this comfortable living room seating area.
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Accent wall in Roycroft Bottle Green anchors this living room with moody elegance.
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Living room walls in Roycroft Bottle Green complement traditional wooden architectural details.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 31 vs 5, Oak Creek is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 7 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 5 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 5 vs 4), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 7 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 5 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 5 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Rock Garden reads slightly lighter (LRV 8 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Whimsical White reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 5), opening up a space where Roycroft Bottle Green encloses it.
Radiant Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 5), opening up a space where Roycroft Bottle Green encloses it.
At LRV 24 vs 5, Ruby Violet is decisively the brighter choice.
Plum Dandy reflects far more light (LRV 17 vs 5), opening up a space where Roycroft Bottle Green encloses it.
Thistle reflects far more light (LRV 30 vs 5), opening up a space where Roycroft Bottle Green encloses it.
Wallflower reflects far more light (LRV 64 vs 5), opening up a space where Roycroft Bottle Green encloses it.
At LRV 51 vs 5, Mauve Finery is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Billiard Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Kendal Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.