Sherwin Williams Rookwood Sash Green: Complete Color Review

Searching for a dark green-blue paint color that feels rich, calm, and a little dramatic? Let’s talk about Sherwin Williams Rookwood Sash Green and see if it could be the right fit for your home.

I love deep, earthy paint colors because they can make a room feel instantly more finished. They bring mood, depth, and character, but they can still feel warm and welcoming with the right lighting and decor.

Rookwood Sash Green works beautifully as a neutral when you pair it with soft, calming shades. But it also holds its own when paired with bold, saturated colors if you want more drama.

If you love a rich green with just enough blue to keep things interesting, Rookwood Sash Green may be for you! Let’s go through the details to see if this deep, soothing color is right for your space.

Rookwood Sash Green, Sherwin Williams, SW 2810

Rookwood Sash Green is a moody, versatile green with strong blue tones. It feels both relaxed and sophisticated.

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

Color Family

Rookwood Sash Green is in the green family.

Light Reflectance Value

13

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

With an LRV of 13, Rookwood Sash Green is definitely a dark paint color, but it is not the darkest green out there. It has enough depth to feel dramatic, but it can still show its green-blue character in the right lighting.

Rookwood Sash Green will look pretty dark in rooms without much lighting. In a brighter room, it lightens up a bit, showing off its warmer tones.

RGB Colors

R: 80 G: 106 B: 103

RGB tells you how much red, green, and blue are mixed into a color. Each value is measured on a scale from 0 to 255.

This is basically the recipe that creates the paint color, and with Rookwood Sash Green, you can see that the green and blue values are very close. That is why this color has such a strong green-blue look.

Hex Code

#506A67

Undertones

Rookwood Sash Green is a deep green paint color with blue and gray undertones.

In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Rookwood Sash Green appears warmer, a bit lighter, and more green.

In north-facing rooms that lack natural light, it appears cooler, a bit darker, moodier, and more green-blue or teal.

Best Uses

Here are some of my favorite ways to use darker colors like Rookwood Sash Green:

• Walls in a bedroom or home office if you want a more intimate feel (try painting the trim and moldings too for a really polished look)
• Creating a focal point such as a fireplace
• Kitchen or bathroom cabinets
• Interior or exterior doors
• Accent wall
• Built-ins
• Furniture

You could even use Rookwood Sash Green as an exterior paint color if you want a bold, historic-inspired green with a modern edge.

Similar Colors

• Sherwin Williams Rocky River
• Benjamin Moore Polar Jade
• Behr Meteorological
• Sherwin Williams Riverway
• Benjamin Moore Jack Pine
• Behr Forest Edge
• Sherwin Williams Succulent

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

Coordinating Colors

Rookwood Sash Green is dark, rich, and flexible enough to pair with many different shades. I like it best with colors that either soften its depth or lean into its moody green-blue side.

It looks good alongside earthy colors like greens, blues, grays, muted purples, sunny yellows, warm beiges, soft creams, crisp whites, browns, and even black accents.

Here are a few great options to try:

Muted purples:

• Renwick Heather
• Enigma
• Soulmate
• Coquina
• Chinchilla

Deep gray-blues:

• Downing Slate
• Serious Gray
• Storm Cloud
• Foggy Day
• Before the Storm

Soft blue-green-grays:

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

Trim Colors

Because Rookwood Sash Green is a cool paint color, it looks best with crisp white trim. That contrast helps the color feel fresh, clean, and polished instead of heavy.

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 Sash Green

FAQS

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

What's the difference: SW Rookwood Sash Green vs Evergreen Fog?

Rookwood Sash Green and Evergreen Fog are both green-gray paint colors, but they have very different personalities.

Rookwood Sash Green is darker, cooler, moodier, more saturated, and more blue. Evergreen Fog is lighter, warmer, more neutral, and more muted.

Evergreen Fog is one of Sherwin Williams’ most popular paint colors, and I can see why. It is soft, calm, and easy to use in many homes.

Still, popularity does not mean it is the right choice for your space. I’d swatch both colors, check them morning and evening, and choose the one that feels best with your lighting and decor.

Is SW Rookwood Sash Green warm or cool?

Sherwin Williams Rookwood Sash Green is a cool paint color. It's a dark green with blue and gray undertones.

What colors go with Rookwood Sash Green?

Rookwood Sash Green is dark and versatile enough that it works with a wide range of shades.

I love it with Renwick Heather (a muted purple), Downing Slate (a deep gray-blue), and Quietude (a soft blue-green-gray).

Swatch a few colors together and see which combo you like best.

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

Similar names and both darker green paint colors!

However, Rookwood Sash Green is lighter, more saturated, and more blue, whereas Rookwood Shutter Green is very dark, moodier, and more green.

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

What color trim with SW Rookwood Sash Green?

Since Rookwood Sash Green is a cool paint color, I like it best with crisp white trim.

My favorite trim colors with it are Sherwin Williams Extra White, Benjamin Moore Simply White, and Behr Ultra Pure White. These whites help Rookwood Sash Green look fresh, clean, and polished.

Does Rookwood Sash Green work for a home exterior?

If you want a dark, bold, modern look, yes, Rookwood Sash Green is a great choice for a home exterior. Give it a swatch and review it throughout the day to see what you think.

If your home gets a lot of natural light, remember Rookwood Sash Green will look greener. If your home has lots of surrounding shade, the color will lean more green-blue.

If you love the look but can't quite commit to a dark color for the whole house, try swatching Rookwood Sash Green for exterior doors or shutters instead.

Thanks for reading!