Color Palettes

Sherwin-Williams Jasper (SW 6216)

Jasper is a very dark green that reads close to black, with its forest-green character showing in bright light. It feels dramatic and refined. It is a strong choice for cabinets, front doors, exteriors and moody accent walls.

Jasper · SW 6216

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Undertones and where to use it

Undertone: Near-black deep green with a cool undertone.

LRV 4: Jasper is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.

Where to use it: Exterior, kitchen, office.

Trim: Jasper pairs well with Alabaster SW 7008 for trim, doors and ceilings.

Coordinating colors

Sherwin-Williams colors that work with Jasper on walls, trim and accents.

Alabaster SW 7008#EDEAE0Pure White SW 7005#EDECE6Shoji White SW 7042#E6DFD3Sea Salt SW 6204#CDD2CA

Similar colors from other brands

The closest matches to Jasper from Benjamin Moore and Behr, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.

Limousine Leather MQ5-05Behr · #3B3C3B · ΔE 4.0, very closeCarbon N520-7Behr · #3D3E3E · ΔE 4.8, very closeBlack Beauty 2128-10Benjamin Moore · #393736 · ΔE 5.0, very closeBlack Jack 2133-20Benjamin Moore · #3D3D3E · ΔE 5.4, close

Jasper lighter and darker tones

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Color palettes with Jasper

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Jasper
Analogous palette · Jasper
Complementary palette · Jasper
Triadic palette · Jasper
With neutrals palette · Jasper
With an accent palette · Jasper

Colors similar to Jasper

Black oliveOnyxOxford grayJet blackAnthraciteTaupeMatte blackGraphiteCharcoal grayDark slate gray

More Sherwin-Williams greens

Svelte Sage SW 6164Sea Salt SW 6204Comfort Gray SW 6205Oyster Bay SW 6206Retreat SW 6207Pewter Green SW 6208Ripe Olive SW 6209Rainwashed SW 6211Halcyon Green SW 6213Clary Sage SW 6178Softened Green SW 6177Evergreen Fog SW 9130Dried Thyme SW 6186Rookwood Dark Green SW 2816Liveable Green SW 6176Aloe SW 6464Acacia Haze SW 9132Underseas SW 6214Privilege Green SW 6193Argyle SW 6747Escape Gray SW 6185Contented SW 6191

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Sherwin-Williams Jasper?

The digital hex value for Sherwin-Williams Jasper (SW 6216) is #343B36, which is rgb(52, 59, 54). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.

What is the LRV of Jasper?

Sherwin-Williams Jasper has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 4. LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white), so Jasper is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.

Is Jasper warm or cool?

Jasper has a near-black deep green with a cool undertone undertone. By its digital value it sits on a fairly neutral middle, but north-facing light will cool it down and warm bulbs will warm it up, so test a sample in the room where you plan to use it.

What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Jasper?

The closest Benjamin Moore color to Sherwin-Williams Jasper is Black Beauty (2128-10, #393736), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 5.0). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.

What is the Behr equivalent of Jasper?

The closest Behr color to Sherwin-Williams Jasper is Limousine Leather (MQ5-05, #3B3C3B), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 4.0). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.