Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Rosemary |
| SKU | 30GY 16/190 |
| Hex | #657557 |
| RGB | 101, 117, 87 |
| HSL | 92°, 15%, 40% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Glidden Rosemary
With an LRV of 16, Rosemary is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its green undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Rosemary works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
13 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Rosemary within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #657557 in HSL space. Pair Rosemary with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Glidden Rosemary Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rosemary from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Glidden 30GY 16/190 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rosemary
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rosemary is Greenfield (SW 6439) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greenfield swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rosemary
The closest Behr equivalent of Rosemary is Scallion (PPU10-01). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16). If Behr is your counter, order Scallion and you'll get the same color. See the full Scallion swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rosemary
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Rosemary. The nearest is Pine Brook (490) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pine Brook swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rosemary
Valspar has no exact twin of Rosemary. The nearest is Green Mantle (V062-5) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15.8 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Mantle swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rosemary
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rosemary is Dark Sage (PPG1124-6) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 16) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dark Sage swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rosemary
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Rosemary. The nearest is Olive You! (325-5DB) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Olive You! swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rosemary
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rosemary is Forrester Green (HGSW 2252) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Forrester Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rosemary
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Rosemary is Seaweed (DE5643) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seaweed swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rosemary
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Rosemary. The nearest is Dyrehaven (NO. 9819) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dyrehaven swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rosemary
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Rosemary is Baby Vegetable (0753) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baby Vegetable swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Rosemary
At Clare, the closest color to Rosemary is Daily Greens (PNT100-DP-61) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 16) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Daily Greens swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rosemary
Kompozit has no exact twin of Rosemary. The nearest is Bowling Green (0437) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bowling Green swatch →