Looking for the perfect green paint color for your home? Let’s look at Sherwin Williams Rosemary and see if it’s your match!
Deep organic greens are popping up everywhere right now. These stunning shades add a sophisticated touch to any room, making it feel both dramatic and super cozy.
Dark greens like Rosemary are amazing because they’re so versatile. You can use them as a chic neutral or pair them with other colors for a bold, standout look.
Greens are great at bringing a bit of the outdoors inside, fitting perfectly with traditional, modern, farmhouse, or coastal styles.
Ready to fall in love with a color? Let’s dive into what makes Sherwin Williams Rosemary great.
Sherwin Williams, Rosemary, SW 6187
Rosemary is a rich, organic green that feels both modern and nature-inspired.
It’s a great choice for giving your office walls, kitchen cabinets, or even a piece of furniture a moody, calming vibe.
And guess what? Rosemary was the Sherwin Williams Color of the Month in November 2022.
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Color Family
Rosemary belongs to the green family.
Light Reflectance Value
14
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 14, Rosemary is quite a dark paint color. This means it bounces around 14% of light in a room.
In rooms with plenty of natural light, Rosemary will appear a bit lighter. In darker rooms, it will show its true deep hue.
RGB Colors
R: 100 G: 105 B: 92
This mix of red, green, and blue creates Rosemary’s unique hue.
Hex Code
#64695C
Undertones
Rosemary has cool gray undertones.
In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, it will look warmer and greener.
In north-facing rooms with less natural light, Rosemary will look cooler, and its gray undertone will be more noticeable.
It’s very important to swatch colors on your wall to make sure they look good – day and night – in your actual space before committing.
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Best Uses
Rosemary is super versatile and works great as a neutral or an accent color.
Want to make a statement? Use Rosemary for an accent wall and pair it with warm white walls. It creates a stunning contrast!
It’s also perfect for:
- Cozy bedrooms
- Inviting bathrooms
- A stylish home office
- Kitchen or bathroom cabinetry
- Unique furniture pieces
- Eye-catching doors
And finally, Rosemary is even amazing as an exterior house paint.
Similar Colors
- Benjamin Moore Rainy Afternoon
- Behr Pinecone Hill
- Sherwin Williams Pewter Green
- Benjamin Moore Quarry Rock
- Benjamin Moore Kitty Gray
- Sherwin Williams Cast Iron
- Sherwin Williams Basil
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Coordinating Colors
Rosemary looks fantastic with neutrals like beiges, dark browns, blacks, and soft whites.
You can also pair Rosemary with mid-toned blues, light pinks, and dark greens.
Mid-toned beiges:
- Khaki Shade
- Accessible Beige
- Balanced Beige
- Soft Suede
- Slumber Sloth
Dark neutrals:
- Deep Forest Brown
- Bohemian Black
- Domino
- Armory
- Rockweed
Mid to dark blues:
- Blustery Sky
- Labradorite
- Smoky Azurite
- Bracing Blue
- Debonair
Trim Colors
Rosemary pairs perfectly with a soft white trim, creating a clean and elegant look.
- Sherwin Williams Alabaster
- Benjamin Moore White Dove
- Behr Cameo White
Sherwin Williams Rosemary Paint Color Palette
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FAQs
Here are some common frequently asked questions about Rosemary:
What colors go with SW Rosemary?
SW Rosemary looks amazing with neutrals like beige (Khaki Shade), dark neutrals (Deep Forest Brown), and soft whites (Oyster White).
It also pairs beautifully with mid to dark blues (Blustery Sky), light pinks (Pink Shadow), and dark greens (Cascades).
What’s the difference: SW Rosemary vs BM Rosemary Sprig?
Both Rosemary and Rosemary Sprig are gorgeous greens, but they’re definitely different.
Rosemary is darker, with an LRV of 14, while Rosemary Sprig has an LRV of 35.
Rosemary has a cool gray undertone, whereas Rosemary Sprig has a warm undertone that leans a bit yellow.
Always swatch colors in your space to see how they look before committing!
What’s the difference: SW Rosemary vs BM Rainy Afternoon?
Rosemary and Rainy Afternoon are both stunning deep greens.
Rosemary (LRV 14) is a touch darker than Rainy Afternoon (LRV 15).
While Rosemary has a cool gray undertone, Rainy Afternoon has a cool gray/blue undertone. This makes Rosemary slightly greener and Rainy Afternoon slightly bluer.
Swatching colors in your space is key before making a decision!
Is SW Rosemary warm or cool?
Rosemary leans cool due to its cool gray undertone.
However, it pairs well with warm neutrals like Deep Forest Brown or Oyster White.
Does SW Rosemary look black?
Nope, Rosemary does not look black. It’s a deep green that often appears as a dark green.
In rooms without much natural light, like north-facing rooms or interior spaces, it can look darker and a bit gray.
If you love Rosemary but want something darker, try Shade-Grown, which is a step up on the paint stick.
Always swatch colors in your space before deciding!
What was the Sherwin Williams Color of the Month in November 2022?
The Sherwin Williams Color of the Month in November 2022 was Rosemary.
It’s a deep, organic shade of green that’s sure to add a touch of nature to your home.
Before you go…
So, you’ve found the perfect paint color, but here’s the thing – there’s another big decision you have to make: picking the right paint sheen. Seriously, the level of glossiness can totally change how your color looks on the walls and how long the paint lasts!
Check out our complete guide to understanding paint sheens.
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Thanks for reading!
Meg Hemmelgarn is a freelance writer and home decor + DIY blogger who loves to talk about paint colors. She and her husband are currently renovating their third fixer upper. You can see their projects on her blog, Green With Decor.