Jasper SW 6216 is a very deep, blackened forest green, one of the darkest greens Sherwin-Williams makes. At LRV 4.1 it sits at the extreme low end of the lightness scale, absorbing nearly all the light that hits it. In the can and in dim rooms, most people read it as black first, green second. That changes fast when the sun comes in.
In strong natural light, Jasper opens up into a saturated, full-bodied forest or herb green that can genuinely surprise you if you first met it in a shadowed corner. The shift is dramatic enough that reviewers regularly describe it as a chameleon color. In warm artificial light or low-light conditions, it collapses back toward near-black with very little green visible at all. That behavior is not a flaw, but you need to account for it before committing.
The color is rich and moody at any light level, with none of the dusty or muted quality you get from mid-range sage greens. It reads deep, serious, and grounded. On large exterior surfaces in full sun it carries a forested, naturalistic quality. On cabinetry or an accent wall indoors it delivers drama without requiring any other bold moves in the room.
The primary undertone is green, with a consistent earthy gray component that keeps Jasper from reading as a pure botanical. Most reviewers agree on that pairing. The secondary cast is where opinions split, and carrying that nuance honestly is important before you sample.
Several independent reviewers pick up a cool blue or even a subtle teal lean, particularly in south-facing rooms where stronger, cooler light pulls that note forward. One source specifically identifies a pine quality, which aligns with the blue-green read rather than a warmer olive direction. Room orientation reinforces the divide: north-facing exposures reportedly bring out warmth and deepen the color further toward near-black, while south-facing rooms reveal the cooler, slightly blue-toned green and let the color read brighter and more distinctly green. So the same pot of paint can feel slightly warm in one room and subtly cool-toned in another.
The overall temperature sits neutral to cool rather than warm. That separates Jasper from olive greens, which carry brown or yellow. You will not get a khaki or army-green cast here. If you are hoping for a cozy warm green, Jasper is likely to read colder and moodier than you expect, especially under tungsten or warm LED lighting. Test a large sample in your actual room across morning, midday, and evening light before deciding.
Jasper earns its strongest reviews outdoors. Whole-house exteriors, front doors, shutters, and accent trim all come up repeatedly as high-confidence uses. It works across climates, reading bold and intentional in full sun and holding its depth on overcast days without going muddy. Paired with stone, brick, and crisp white trim it sits naturally in the landscape, referencing the forest and garden without feeling costumey.
Indoors, the light requirement is real. Rooms with generous natural light are the right candidates. South-facing kitchens, bedrooms, and dining rooms give Jasper the light it needs to show its green. In those spaces, lower cabinets or a kitchen island in Jasper under white upper cabinets is a frequently cited combination. The contrast between the deep green base and light uppers keeps the kitchen from feeling heavy while delivering the drama most people are after. Marble or quartz countertops and brass or matte black hardware pair cleanly and let the color do the work.
For rooms with limited windows, reviewers are direct: if you do not want the space to read black, choose something else. Laundry rooms with a skylight, bathrooms with a bright vanity wall, and accent walls in otherwise well-lit bedrooms are all reasonable uses. As a single accent wall in a living room or bedroom it can anchor the space without overwhelming it, provided the opposing walls are lighter. Dark dining rooms where a moody, candlelit atmosphere is the actual goal are another smart application, since the light-hungry quality becomes a feature rather than a problem.
Jasper on lower cabinets or an island paired with white uppers is one of the most consistent recommended uses across independent reviewers. Brass or matte black hardware makes the pairing feel deliberate and current. Keep the countertop light, marble or a white quartz, and the green reads as an anchor rather than a weight.
Whole-house siding, front doors, and shutters are all strong candidates. Jasper holds its depth in direct sun and does not go muddy under cloud cover, which makes it reliable across seasons and climates. White or cream trim gives the clean contrast that lets the color read as intentional rather than dark-by-default.
A single Jasper wall behind the bed in a well-lit bedroom delivers drama without requiring you to repaint the whole room. Pair the remaining three walls with a soft neutral like Drift of Mist (SW 9166) to keep the space from closing in. Natural linen and warm wood tones in the furniture connect to Jasper's earthy, forested quality.
If a moody, intimate dining space is your goal, Jasper all-in on four walls works precisely because of its light-absorbing quality. Candlelight and warm pendant lighting will shift it toward near-black, which reads atmospheric rather than oppressive when the room is designed for evening use. Light trim and a bright ceiling keep the proportions feeling right.
A Jasper vanity in a bathroom with a window or strong overhead lighting gives a custom furniture look that lighter greens cannot match. Pair with white walls, a light stone top, and brass or matte black fixtures. Avoid using it in a windowless bathroom where it will look flat and unreadably dark.
Jasper's depth means it works hardest when paired with colors that provide clear contrast or that echo its natural, earthy register. Drift of Mist (SW 9166) is a go-to pairing, a soft neutral that reads lighter and airy against Jasper without fighting it. On trim, cabinetry, and walls adjacent to a Jasper accent, it keeps things cohesive rather than stark. Window Pane (SW 6210) connects to Jasper's green family and works well for adjacent walls or trim in rooms where you want green to flow through the space rather than appear only on one surface. Utaupeia (SW 9088) brings a warm taupe that grounds Jasper from the warm side and reads well on upholstery, rugs, or adjacent walls in a nature-inspired room.
Beyond the coordinating palette, Jasper responds well to warm metals. Brass and unlacquered bronze hardware read especially well against the deep green. Crisp whites on trim, ceiling, and upper cabinets provide the brightness contrast that lets Jasper stay green rather than disappear into the wall. For bolder schemes, a warm gold accent or a deep smoky purple adds richness without competing. Iron Ore (SW 7069) in a dark, tonal scheme keeps the palette sophisticated and intentional.
All comparisons are matched against Jasper at LRV 4.1.
Jasper's cool green undertone conflicts with walls that carry strong yellow or golden beige, producing a jarring temperature split that makes both colors look off.
Polished chrome hardware pulls out the blue-teal note in Jasper and can make the combination feel cold and clinical rather than rich and grounded.
At LRV 4.1, Jasper absorbs nearly all available light, and in a room without natural light sources it reads as near-black with no discernible green at any time of day.
Jasper is a very deep, blackened forest green. It sits at LRV 4.1, making it one of the darkest greens Sherwin-Williams offers. In dim light it reads close to black. In strong natural light it opens into a full, saturated forest green with earthy gray undertones.
The primary undertone is green with a consistent earthy gray component. Where reviewers split is on the secondary cast: several pick up a cool blue or subtle teal note, while others describe a pine quality. South-facing rooms tend to pull the cooler blue-green forward; north-facing rooms read warmer and darker. The overall temperature is neutral to cool, with no warm olive or yellow cast.
Jasper reads neutral to cool overall. It does not carry the warm brown or yellow undertones you find in olive greens. In certain north-facing rooms it can read slightly warmer by comparison, but the dominant character of the color is cool and earthy rather than warm and golden.
Jasper's LRV is 4.1. That places it at the very dark end of the spectrum. Colors below LRV 10 absorb the vast majority of light, so Jasper will make a room feel significantly smaller and moodier, which is intentional in the right space but requires careful planning.
Jasper's Sherwin-Williams code is SW 6216. The hex value is #343B36 and the RGB breakdown is 52 red, 59 green, 54 blue.
Yes to all three, and these are among Jasper's strongest applications. On exteriors it holds its depth across sunny and overcast conditions and pairs cleanly with stone, white trim, and brick. On front doors it delivers a bold, high-contrast statement with white or cream siding. On lower kitchen cabinets or an island it creates a dramatic, furniture-like look when balanced with lighter upper cabinets and a light countertop.
Not quite. Jasper shares the green-gray color family with sage greens, but it is far darker and more saturated than typical sage tones. Sage greens usually land between LRV 30 and 55 and carry a soft, muted quality. Jasper at LRV 4.1 is blackened and deeply pigmented, so it reads as a dramatic forest green rather than a quiet sage.
