Rosemary
Sherwin-Williams
SW 6187
Rosemary is a deep herbal green, slightly warmer and leafier than Pewter Green, like its namesake in shade. It carries genuine botanical character on cabinetry, accent walls, and exteriors, and it anchors earthy palettes built around terracotta, cream, and aged wood. Clients who find Pewter Green too gray often land here.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Benjamin Moore: Rainy Afternoon 1575 (#646B61) · Sharkskin 2139-30 (#6D6C5E) · Dark Olive 2140-30 (#616253)
Farrow & Ball: Douter No. 318 (#636F68) · Minster Green No. 224 (#586654) · Dyrehaven No. 9819 (#64725F)
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors: Cast Iron SW 6202 (#64645A) · Basil SW 6194 (#626E60) · Pewter Green SW 6208 (#5E6259)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Rosemary?
The hex code for Sherwin-Williams Rosemary SW 6187 is #64695C. In RGB that is 100, 105, 92. Use these values to reproduce Rosemary in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Rosemary?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Rosemary is Rainy Afternoon 1575 (#646B61). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Rosemary warm or cool?
Rosemary reads as a balanced green with a warm, herbaceous lean, less gray-muted than many designer greens. Sunlight brings out its olive warmth; shade deepens it toward forest. With an LRV of approximately 14, it is firmly dark and benefits from rooms with real daylight. It thrives beside warm whites, rattan, and brass, and it makes cooler blue-greens nearby look steely.
Why does Rosemary look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #64695C as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Rosemary have?
Rosemary has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 14, meaning it reflects about 14% of visible light. That low value makes it a dramatic, light-absorbing choice that works well with strong natural light or as an accent.
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