NEUTRALS

Rookwood Dark Green

#565C4A

RGB 86, 92, 74 · HSL 80°, 11%, 33% · CMYK 7, 0, 20, 64

Rookwood Dark Green is #565C4A in HEX — rgb(86, 92, 74), hsl(80°, 11%, 33%), cmyk(7%, 0%, 20%, 64%).

Rookwood Dark Green pulls into the rich end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 80°, 11%, 33%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#565C4A

RGB86, 92, 74

HSL80°, 11%, 33%

HSV80°, 20%, 36%

CMYK7, 0, 20, 64

Decimal5659722

CSS RGBrgb(86, 92, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(80, 11%, 33%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Rookwood Dark Green SW2816

Exact match

Vista Paint

Clearfield K-888

ΔE 1.1 · #585C49

Behr

River Forest MQ6-54

ΔE 2 · #545C47

PPG

Castle Stone 1128-7

ΔE 2.1 · #525746

Benjamin Moore

Vintage 462

ΔE 2.6 · #575E50

Hallman-Lindsay

Vegetarian 430

ΔE 2.6 · #595D47

Kobra

Green 37

ΔE 3.1 · #515545

RAL

Green Grey 7009

ΔE 3.1 · #4D5645

Dunn-Edwards

Black Forest DEA175

ΔE 3.7 · #5E6354

Dulux

Mountain Camp S18B8

ΔE 4.3 · #585647

Kilz

American Pine TB-69

ΔE 4.7 · #495748

Valspar

Treeline 5006-4C

ΔE 4.7 · #576356

IKEA

IKEA148 148

ΔE 5.8 · #676450

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 6.6 · #66665A

Colorhouse

Glass .06 Glass-06

ΔE 9.3 · #696346

Farrow & Ball

Salon Drab 290

ΔE 10.4 · #726454

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#565C4A

#514B5D

Analogous

#5D5A4B

#565C4A

#4E5D4B

Triadic

#565C4A

#4B575D

#5D4B57

Split-Complementary

#565C4A

#4B4E5D

#5A4B5D

Tetradic

#565C4A

#4B5D5A

#514B5D

#5D4B4E

Monochromatic

#0D0E0B

#303329

#565C4A

#7F886D

#A4AB96

Rectangle

#565C4A

#4B5D51

#514B5D

#5D4B57

Compound

#565C4A

#4E5D4B

#514B5D

#5A4B5D

Variations

Lighter

#7B8369

#9CA28F

#C5C8BF

Darker

#464B3C

#303429

#1C1E18

Saturation

#555751

#575D4B

#648325

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.94:1

vs Black

3.03:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#565C4A

#5C594B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#565C4A

#5B5B4D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#565C4A

#58595B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Rookwood Dark Green gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#807253

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#565C4A

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#6D7777

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#423659

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #565C4A;

CSS — background

background-color: #565C4A;

CSS Variable

--color-rookwood-dark-green: #565C4A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rookwood-dark-green': '#565C4A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#565C4A] text-[#565C4A]

SCSS

$rookwood-dark-green: #565C4A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #565C4A?

#565C4A is Rookwood Dark Green, a deep neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #565C4A warm or cool?

Rookwood Dark Green reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rookwood Dark Green?

Rookwood Dark Green works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Rookwood Dark Green?

Rookwood Dark Green pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Rookwood Dark Green?

You can download Rookwood Dark Green on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Rookwood Dark Green?

The hex code is #565C4A. In RGB it's 86, 92, 74, and in HSL it's 80°, 11%, 33%.

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