Rookwood Amber
SW 2817 · Sherwin-Williams
BrownView Rookwood Amber SW 2817 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#C08650
LRV
29
Family
Brown
SW 2817
Color profile
Light value
29 · Deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Brown Also reads orange
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 29, Rookwood Amber is a medium orange that reflects a moderate amount of light. Rookwood Amber carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Rookwood Amber under Yellow.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 29 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Rookwood AmberThis colorRookwood AmberSherwin-Williams · SW 2817
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Tap any color to compareRookwood Amber vs Tassel
29LRV30
#C08650Hex#C6884A
BrownFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rookwood Amber vs Eastlake Gold
29LRV32
#C08650Hex#C28E61
BrownFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rookwood Amber vs Autumnal
29LRV33
#C08650Hex#CD8C5D
BrownFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rookwood Amber vs Tatami Tan
29LRV30
#C08650Hex#BA8C64
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rookwood Amber vs Bosc Pear
29LRV32
#C08650Hex#C09056
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rookwood Amber vs Butterscotch
29LRV25
#C08650Hex#B67D3C
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rookwood Amber vs Cut the Mustard
29LRV26
#C08650Hex#BA7F38
BrownFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rookwood Amber vs Gold Coast
29LRV29
#C08650Hex#C78538
BrownFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rookwood Amber vs Amber Wave
29LRV30
#C08650Hex#D28240
BrownFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareRookwood Amber vs Butter Rum
29LRV29
#C08650Hex#C38650
BrownFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Butter Rum is near-identical compared with Rookwood Amber.
Rookwood Amber vs Toffee Tart
29LRV30
#C08650Hex#C08950
BrownFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Toffee Tart is very close match · 1 points lighter · leans greener compared with Rookwood Amber.
Rookwood Amber vs Butterscotch Sundae
29LRV29
#C08650Hex#BE8759
BrownFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Butterscotch Sundae is very close match · cooler compared with Rookwood Amber.
Rookwood Amber vs Corner Café
29LRV28
#C08650Hex#B88654
BrownFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Corner Café is very close match · 1 points darker · cooler compared with Rookwood Amber.
Rookwood Amber vs Orange Pekoe
29LRV31
#C08650Hex#C88B57
BrownFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Orange Pekoe is very close match · 3 points lighter compared with Rookwood Amber.
Rookwood Amber vs Broomstick
29LRV30
#C08650Hex#C68B5A
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Broomstick is very close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Rookwood Amber.
Rookwood Amber vs Cognac Snifter
29LRV27
#C08650Hex#B68253
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cognac Snifter is close match · 2 points darker · cooler compared with Rookwood Amber.
Rookwood Amber vs Wet Sand
29LRV30
#C08650Hex#BD8C5F
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Wet Sand is close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Rookwood Amber.
Rookwood Amber vs Gingerbread
29LRV28
#C08650Hex#CC8149
BrownFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Gingerbread is close match · leans redder compared with Rookwood Amber.
Rookwood Amber, answered
What is the LRV of Rookwood Amber?
Rookwood Amber (SW 2817) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 29, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Rookwood Amber a warm or cool color?
Rookwood Amber has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Rookwood Amber be used outside?
Yes, Rookwood Amber is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Rookwood Amber from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Rookwood Amber is Butter Rum (PPU4-03) by Behr, near-identical.
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