Sherwin Williams Rocky River: Complete Color Review

Looking for a deep green paint color for your home? Try Sherwin Williams Rocky River — it’s rich, dramatic, and has just enough blue in it to keep things interesting.

Deep, dramatic, earthy paint colors bring a special magic to a room. They feel moody and sophisticated, but at the same time they’re cozy and welcoming.

Rocky River works beautifully as a neutral when you pair it with soft, calming shades. But it also holds its own next to bold, saturated colors if you want more drama.

If you love a green with a touch of blue, Rocky River may be for you! Let’s go through the details to see if this deep, soothing color is right for you.

Rocky River, Sherwin Williams, SW 6215

Rocky River is a cool, deep, mossy green with blue-gray undertones. It feels refreshing and calming.

Rocky River is part of HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's 2025 Naturally Refined Collection,. This color collection focuses on shades inspired by slow, sustainable living.

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Color Family

Rocky River is in the green family.

Light Reflectance Value

15

The LRV of Rocky River is 15, which makes it a dark color, though not the very darkest. On the LRV scale, 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

Like any paint color, Rocky River shows up a bit lighter in rooms with bright, natural light. It can appear very dark in darker rooms.

RGB Colors

R: 94 G: 112 B: 106

These numbers simply show how much red, green, and blue combine to make the shade, on a scale of 0 to 255.

Hex Code

#5E706A

Undertones

Rocky River has soft blue-gray undertones.

In a sunny, south-facing room, it shows off more of its green side and feels a little brighter and less cool.

In a north-facing room with less light, it deepens, leaning cooler with more of a teal or blue-green look.

Best Uses

I love a dark color like Rocky River for:

• Walls of a room you want to feel cozier such as a bedroom or home office
• Creating a focal point such as a fireplace
• Kitchen or bathroom cabinets
• Interior or exterior doors
• Home exterior
• Accent wall
• Built-ins
• Furniture

Similar Colors

• Sherwin Williams Succulent
• Benjamin Moore Jack Pine
• Behr Cameroon Green 
• Sherwin Williams Riverway
• Benjamin Moore Quarry Rock
• Behr Noble Fir 
• Sherwin Williams Basil

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Coordinating Colors

Rocky River is dark and versatile enough that it works with a wide range of shades. I think it looks good alongside earthy colors like greens, blues, grays, sunny yellows, warm beiges, soft creams, crisp whites, browns, and even black accents.

Here are a few great options to try:

Gray-greens:

• Felted Wool
• Anonymous
• Studio Clay
• Adaptive Shade
• Zeus

Sunny yellows:

• Sequin
• Tarnished Trumpet
• White Raisin
• Ambitious Amber
• Birdseye Maple

Soft blue-green-grays:

• Quietude
• Halcyon Green
• Delft
• Interesting Aqua
• Moody Blue

Trim Colors

Because Rocky River is a cool paint color, it looks best with crisp white trim. The contrast keeps the color looking fresh and polished.

Bright white trim colors:

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

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FAQs

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Rocky River.

Is SW Rocky River warm or cool?

Sherwin Williams Rocky River is a cool paint color. It's a deep, mossy green with blue-gray undertones.

What color is SW Rocky River?

Sherwin Williams Rocky River is a rich, deep green with touches of blue and gray. The blue-gray undertones soften the green and give it that organic, grounded look.

What colors go with SW Rocky River?

Rocky River is part of the HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams 2025 Naturally Refined Collection. The whole collection leans into earthy, natural tones like greens, grays, blues, yellows, whites, and beiges.

Some specific colors from the collection that pair nicely with Rocky River are:

• Nutshell
• Sequin
• Convivial Yellow
• Delft
• Snowbound
• Stucco
• Nomadic Desert

Trying a few together in your own space will help you see which direction you like best.

What's the difference: SW Rocky River vs Succulent?

Rocky River and Succulent are both dark greens, but they do have some differences. Succulent, with an LRV of 14, is a touch darker than Rocky River at 15.

Succulent leans more green, while Rocky River has more of a green-blue cast. On a wall, the difference is subtle but noticeable.

Comparing them side by side in your own home is the easiest way to decide which one feels right.

Is SW Rocky River too dark for a bedroom?

Rocky River can be beautiful in a bedroom if you want it to feel cozy and restful. With an LRV of 15, it’s dark but not the darkest green you can choose.

However, if you're looking for a light and airy bedroom, Rocky River isn't your best choice.

Like any paint color, Rocky River's appearance will change depending on a space's lighting. It will look a bit brighter in sunny bedrooms and darker in darker bedrooms.

What's the difference: SW Rocky River vs BM Jack Pine?

Rocky River and Benjamin Moore Jack Pine are both deep greens with a cool base, but they are not identical. Jack Pine leans more green, while Rocky River leans more blue.

With an LRV of 16, Jack Pine is slightly lighter compared to Rocky River at 15. On their own they may look very similar, but when you see them side by side the undertones stand out.

Testing both in your space will quickly show you which one feels more natural with your lighting.

Thanks for reading!