Sherwin Williams Rookwood Blue Green: A Complete Color Review

Looking for the perfect deep blue-green paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Sherwin Williams Rookwood Blue Green and if it might be right for your home!

Darker greens usually remind me of nature: leaves, trees, herbs. They feel familiar and comforting, but also a bit bold. I think it's this balance that makes them really appealing.

Rookwood Blue Green has that inviting depth without making a room feel too heavy. It’s a gorgeous choice for living rooms, foyers, dens, or any space where you want a welcoming feel.

Deep greens are also amazingly versatile. They fit right into traditional homes, but they also look great in more modern spaces.

Like all greens, Rookwood Blue Green shifts depending on its undertones. Its gentle blue undertone reminds me of being near the lake. It feels relaxing.

Let’s take a closer look at Rookwood Blue Green and see if it’s the right shade for your space.

Rookwood Blue Green, Sherwin Williams, SW 2811

Rookwood Blue Green is a dark medium green with a subtle blue influence, perfect for creating an organic, familiar yet on-trend vibe. It works just as well as an accent color as it does for color drenching a whole room.

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Color Family

Rookwood Blue Green is in the green family.

Light Reflectance Value

21

Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

With an LRV of 21, Rookwood Blue Green is on the darker side of medium. It adds some drama and color depth to a space without being extremely dark.

Rookwood Blue Green will hold its color but may still change slightly in various lighting due to its undertones.

RGB Colors

R: 115 G: 132 B: 120

RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!

Hex Code

#738478

Undertones

Rookwood Blue Green is a deep green with strong blue undertones, giving it a blue-green appearance. It leans a bit warmer than most other similar greens.

In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Rookwood Blue Green will appear lighter, warmer, and more green.

In north-facing rooms that lack natural light, Rookwood Blue Green will appear darker, less warm, and more blue-green.

Best uses

Rookwood Blue Green can be used almost anywhere. It feels welcoming without being too bold.

You can use Rookwood Blue Green for small pops of color that make a statement, or go all out with color drenching, where you paint the walls, ceiling, and trim all in the same shade.

Rookwood Blue Green is a great choice for:

• Walls of a room you want to feel cozier such as a bedroom, living room, den, or foyer
• Creating a focal point, such as a fireplace or built-ins
• Kitchen cabinets or a kitchen island
• Interior or exterior doors
• Home exterior
• Shutters
• Accent wall
• Furniture

Similar Colors

• Sherwin Williams Studio Blue Green
• Benjamin Moore Cedar Mountains
• Behr Rainy Afternoon
• Sherwin Williams Underseas
• Benjamin Moore Garden Oasis
• Behr In The Moment
• Sherwin Williams Taiga

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Coordinating Colors

Rookwood Blue Green pairs well with other earth tones. Pair it with neutrals such as tans, greiges, taupes, or whites (bright or soft).

Rookwood Blue Green also pairs well with greens and blues. You could also pair it with golden yellows, corals, or dusty reds.

Stony neutrals:

• Stone Lion
• Tony Taupe
• Prairie Grass
• Perfect Khaki
• Morris Room Grey

Dark browns:

• Homestead Brown
• Cobble Brown
• Tea Chest
• Rookwood Brown
• Caraïbe

Blue-green pastels:

• Opaline
• Glimmer
• Window Pane
• Fleeting Green
• Topsail

Trim Colors

Rookwood Blue Green pairs well with most shades of white paint. Choose a warm or cool trim style depending on your decor and what feel you want for your space.

For a more crisp feel, choose a bright white.

Bright white trim colors:

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

For a more earthy, organic feel, choose a soft white.

Soft white trim colors:

• Sherwin Williams Alabaster
• Benjamin Moore White Dove
• Behr Cameo White

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FAQS

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

What are the undertones of SW Rookwood Blue Green?

Rookwood Blue Green has a blue undertone. Even with that cool base, it still feels slightly warmer than many other greens in the same family.

In brighter rooms, you will see more of the green come through. In darker rooms, you'll notice the blue undertone more. Once you compare a few swatches in your own lighting, the shift is much easier to see.

Is Rookwood Blue Green a good built-in color?

Yes, Rookwood Blue Green is a beautiful choice for built-ins. It brings a warm, relaxed feel to a living room or den without feeling too heavy.

In brighter spaces, Rookwood Blue Green leans warm and more solidly green. In darker rooms, its blue undertone becomes stronger.

What color trim with Rookwood Blue Green?

Rookwood Blue Green is versatile enough to pair well with most shades of white paint. You can select a warm or cool trim color depending on your decor and what vibe you want for your space.

For a more crisp feel, choose a bright white such as BM Simply White, SW Extra White, or Behr Ultra Pure White.

For a more earthy, softer feel, choose a warmer white, such as SW Alabaster, BM White Dove, or Behr Cameo White.

Is Rookwood Blue Green a blue or a green?

Rookwood Blue Green is a deep green with strong blue undertones, giving it a blue-green appearance. It leans a bit warmer than most other similar greens.

In brighter, sunnier spaces, Rookwood Blue Green will appear more green. In darker rooms, Rookwood Blue Green will appear more blue-green.

Swatch it in your home and review it throughout the day as the sunlight changes to see if it's a good fit for your vibe.

What is the difference: SW Rookwood Blue Green vs Evergreen Fog?

Rookwood Blue Green is darker with an LRV of 21, while Evergreen Fog is lighter with an LRV of 30.

Rookwood Blue Green is more green and more saturated. Evergreen Fog is softer, more muted, and has a stronger yellow undertone.

Evergreen Fog was the Sherwin Williams Color of the Year in 2022, but popularity alone does not mean it will be the best fit for your home.

Your favorite will depend on your personal decor style and the lighting in your space. Swatch both and see which fits best in your space.

What is the difference: Privilege Green vs Rookwood Blue Green?

Privilege Green is slightly lighter, with an LRV of 23 compared to Rookwood Blue Green at 21.

Privilege Green leans a bit more green, and Rookwood Blue Green leans slightly more yellow.

Both are gorgeous options if you love darker, moody greens. A quick side by side swatch test will help you decide which shade feels right for your home.

Thanks for reading!