Sherwin Williams Rookwood Shutter Green: Complete Color Review

Need the perfect dark green paint color for your home? Let’s look at Sherwin Williams Rookwood Shutter Green and see if it feels like a good fit for your space.

I’ve seen deep greens work beautifully in so many rooms. They can feel calm, rich, and grounded, almost like a neutral, yet they still give a room that bold, pulled-together look you might be craving.

I love how greens make a space feel inviting and modern at the same time. They give a warm feeling without looking outdated, plus they have a unique way of bringing the outdoors in.

Of course, with so many beautiful dark greens out there, choosing the right one can feel a bit overwhelming!

So let’s take a closer look at Sherwin Williams Rookwood Shutter Green and see where it works best, what it pairs with, and whether it could be the right shade for your home.

Rookwood Shutter Green, Sherwin Williams, SW 2809

Rookwood Shutter Green is a rich, deep green with a blue undertone. It's a classic color yet feels on-trend.

Click here to get a peel and stick sample of Rookwood Shutter Green

Color Family

Rookwood Shutter Green is in the green family.

Light Reflectance Value

4

Light Reflectance Value, or LRV, tells you how much light a paint color reflects back into a room. The scale runs from 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

With an LRV of 4, Rookwood Shutter Green is an extremely dark paint color, so you should expect it to absorb a lot of light.

I would use this shade when you want a room to feel cozy, quiet, and more intimate.

RGB Colors

R: 48 G: 59 B: 57

RGB shows the mix of red, green, and blue used to create a paint color. Each number sits on a scale from 0 to 255.

For Rookwood Shutter Green, the RGB mix is 48 red, 59 green, and 57 blue. You can see the green is slightly higher, but the values are all low, which helps explain why this color reads so deep, muted, and shadowy.

Hex Code

#303B39

Undertones

Rookwood Shutter Green is a deep green with blue and muted dark gray undertones. Its undertones stop it from being a vibrant green.

With its low LRV, Rookwood Shutter Green is a great choice if you're looking for a color that always stays dark and moody in almost any lighting.

In south-facing rooms, where there’s more sunlight, Rookwood Shutter Green comes across as a bit warmer. This gives the room an inviting, cozy vibe.

In rooms with little natural light, like north-facing spaces, Rookwood Shutter Green will lean cooler and more blue. It will stay dark and intense, adding a touch of mystery to the room.

Best Uses

I love using dark paint colors like Rookwood Shutter Green to create a cozy, intimate feel.

Here are some of the best ways to use this rich, dark green:

• Walls of a room you want to feel cozier, such as a bedroom, living room, or den
• Trim and moldings for a sophisticated feel
• Accent walls for a bold, dramatic touch
• Built-ins
• Interior doors
• Shutters
• Furniture pieces
• Fireplaces as a striking focal point in the room
• Home exterior

Similar Colors

• Sherwin Williams Roycroft Bottle Green
• Benjamin Moore Regent Green
• Behr Dark Everglade
• Sherwin Williams Jasper
• Benjamin Moore Salamander
• Behr Limousine Leather
• Sherwin Williams Cascades

Click here to get a peel and stick sample of Rookwood Shutter Green

Coordinating Colors

As quite a deep color, Rookwood Shutter Green goes well with a large range of other colors. It especially looks great with neutrals, including browns, blacks, tans, beiges, and crisp whites.

It also pairs well with bolder colors, such as reds, blues, and yellows.

Dark brown-reds:

• Aurora Brown
• Vintage Leather
• Carriage Door
• Terra Bun
• Red Barn

Warm beiges:

• Sandbar
• Bungalow Beige
• Minimalist
• Dhurrie Beige
• Touch of Sand

Light cool blues:

• Tradewind
• Breezy
• Aqua-Sphere
• Rain
• Languid Blue

Trim Colors

As a cool paint color, Rookwood Shutter Green looks great with a bright, crisp white for trim.

Bright white trim colors:

• Benjamin Moore Simply White
• Sherwin Williams Extra White
• Behr Ultra Pure White

Click here to get a peel and stick sample of Rookwood Shutter Green

FAQs

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Rookwood Shutter Green.

Is Rookwood Shutter Green green or blue?

Rookwood Shutter Green is a deep, rich green with a blue undertone. It will appear more green in brighter spaces (south-facing rooms) and more green-blue in darker spaces (north-facing or interior rooms).

This is one of those colors I would always test before choosing. Put a sample on your wall and check it through the day so you can see how it looks in your own light. It's a gorgeous color!

What color trim with Rookwood Shutter Green?

Since Rookwood Shutter Green is a cool paint color, it pairs best with a bright, crisp white for trim.

My favorite trim options with this type of dark green are Behr Ultra Pure White, Benjamin Moore Simply White, and Sherwin Williams Extra White.

What's the difference: SW Rookwood Shutter Green vs Jasper?

Rookwood Shutter Green and Jasper are both deep, dark greens. Both have an LRV of 4, meaning neither is lighter, or darker than the other. Both are extremely dark!

Between the two, Rookwood Shutter Green leans more blue and is more saturated. Jasper is more muted.

These two are pretty similar, so it's helpful to swatch them side by side. Then you can see which one feels right in your space.

Is SW Rookwood Shutter Green warm or cool?

Sherwin Williams Rookwood Shutter Green is a cool paint color. It's a deep, rich green with blue and gray undertones.

What's the difference: SW Rookwood Shutter Green vs BM Regent Green?

SW Rookwood Shutter Green and Benjamin Moore Regent Green are similar dark green paint colors, but they have some key differences.

Rookwood Shutter Green leans more green, and Regent Green leans more blue / black.

While both are very dark paint colors, Rookwood Shutter Green (LRV 4) is slightly darker than Regent Green (LRV 6).

Try samples side by side in your home, then check them in morning light, afternoon light, and evening light.

Is SW Rookwood Shutter Green a good choice for a home exterior?

Rookwood Shutter Green is a great choice if you're looking for a deep, dark green for your home's exterior. Keep in mind, this is a very dark color.

If your home gets a lot of sunlight, the color will lean more green-blue versus green.

If you love Rookwood Shutter Green but can't quite commit to this dark color for your home exterior, consider it for your doors or shutters instead.

Thanks for reading!