What is the HEX code and RGB for Sherwin-Williams Rosemary?

The exact hexadecimal code for Sherwin-Williams Rosemary (SW 6187) is #585E55. Its sRGB values are R: 88, G: 94, B: 85.

What is the LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of Rosemary?

The Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Sherwin-Williams Rosemary is 14. This makes it a moody, deep shade that absorbs light and adds intimate drama.

What is the best cheap dupe for Sherwin-Williams Rosemary?

The best budget match for Sherwin-Williams Rosemary is Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) with a 80% visual similarity (CIEDE2000 ΔE: 4.59), saving $0 per gallon.

What undertones does Rosemary have?

Sherwin-Williams Rosemary features Deep Herbal Green, Slate Gray, Olive Forest undertones. It performs best when paired with clean white trim such as Pure White.

Sherwin-WilliamsCode: SW 6187Greens

Rosemary

A rich, organic botanical green that brings the serenity of an evergreen forest indoors. Superb for cabinetry and moody powder rooms.

Dominant Undertones:

Deep Herbal GreenSlate GrayOlive Forest

Est. Price: $82/gal

LRV (Reflectance)

14/ 100

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Rosemary

HEX: #585E55 • LRV: 14

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Exact spectrophotometric metrics used by automated tint dispensers and interior designers.

Hexadecimal

#585E55

Web & Digital

sRGB Values

88, 94, 85

Red, Green, Blue

LRV

14%

Absorbs Light

HSL

100°, 5%, 35%

Hue, Sat, Light

CMYK

6,0,10,63

Print coordinates

Brand Tier

premium

$82/gal MSRP

Top Budget Dupes for Rosemary

CIEDE2000 Ranked

Calculated color matches in cheaper paint brands like Behr, Valspar, and Sherwin-Williams.

#1Benjamin Moore Alternative

80% Match

Rosemary

Sherwin-Williams

$82/gal

DUPE

Kendall Charcoal

Benjamin Moore (HC-166)

$94/gal

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):4.59

LRV Comparison:14 vs 14.6

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Ace Hardware / BM Store

#2Farrow & Ball Alternative

76.7% Match

Rosemary

Sherwin-Williams

$82/gal

DUPE

Down Pipe

Farrow & Ball (No. 26)

$145/gal

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):5.38

LRV Comparison:14 vs 12

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Home Depot

#3Farrow & Ball Alternative

72.6% Match

Rosemary

Sherwin-Williams

$82/gal

DUPE

Green Smoke

Farrow & Ball (No. 47)

$145/gal

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):6.55

LRV Comparison:14 vs 19

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Home Depot

#4Farrow & Ball Alternative

70.6% Match

Rosemary

Sherwin-Williams

$82/gal

DUPE

Bancha

Farrow & Ball (No. 298)

$145/gal

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):7.11

LRV Comparison:14 vs 14

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Home Depot

Rosemary Equivalents Across Major Paint Brands

Summary of the closest visual matches across all major retail competitors.

Brand	Matching Color	Code	Similarity	ΔE	Price / Gal	Action
Benjamin Moore	Kendall Charcoal	HC-166	80%	4.59	$94	View Specs
Farrow & Ball	Down Pipe	No. 26	76.7%	5.38	$145	View Specs
Behr	Cracked Pepper	PPU18-01	60%	10.74	$48	View Specs
Magnolia Home	Weekend	JG-03	60%	14.73	$52	View Specs
Valspar	Flint Smoke	5003-1B	60%	12.68	$44	View Specs

Coordinating Trim & Accent Colors for Rosemary

Professional color pairings recommended by interior designers for ceilings, doors, and accent walls.

Recommended Trim White

Pure White (SW 7005)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 84

Recommended Accent

Iron Ore (SW 7069)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 6

Paint Counter Pro Tip

Most Home Depot and Lowe's color computers already contain the formulation for Sherwin-Williams Rosemary. Simply ask the associate to "color-match Rosemary in Behr Marquee base".

Frequently Asked Questions About Rosemary

What is the exact HEX code and RGB for Sherwin-Williams Rosemary?

The official hexadecimal color code is #585E55. In the standard sRGB color space, its coordinates are Red: 88, Green: 94, Blue: 85.

What is the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Rosemary?

Rosemary has an LRV of 14. Its deep LRV makes it an anchor shade that creates intimate, cocoon-like spaces in dining rooms, offices, and powder rooms.

What is the closest Behr or cheap dupe for Rosemary?

The closest budget alternative is Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal (HC-166), scoring a 80% visual match on the CIEDE2000 algorithm and saving approximately $0 per gallon.