Rookwood Brown
SW 2806 · Sherwin-Williams
BrownView Rookwood Brown SW 2806 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#7F614A
LRV
14
Family
Brown
SW 2806
Color profile
Light value
14 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 14, Rookwood Brown is a dark brown that absorbs most light. Rookwood Brown carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Rookwood Brown under Orange.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 14 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Rookwood BrownThis colorRookwood BrownSherwin-Williams · SW 2806
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Tap any color to compareRookwood Brown vs Burnished Brandy
14LRV12
#7F614AHex#7C5C43
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rookwood Brown vs Tea Chest
14LRV14
#7F614AHex#7D644D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rookwood Brown vs Caraïbe
14LRV13
#7F614AHex#785F4C
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rookwood Brown vs Grounded
14LRV12
#7F614AHex#785B47
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rookwood Brown vs Jute Brown
14LRV13
#7F614AHex#815D40
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rookwood Brown vs Baked Cookie
14LRV16
#7F614AHex#89674A
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rookwood Brown vs Cobble Brown
14LRV14
#7F614AHex#7A6455
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rookwood Brown vs Craft Paper
14LRV15
#7F614AHex#8A6645
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rookwood Brown vs Über Umber
14LRV12
#7F614AHex#7B5838
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rookwood Brown vs Steady Brown
14LRV16
#7F614AHex#8A6B4D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareRookwood Brown vs Wainscot
14LRV14
#7F614AHex#7D634E
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Wainscot is very close match · cooler compared with Rookwood Brown.
Rookwood Brown vs Muddy Mississippi
14LRV13
#7F614AHex#7D5D42
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Muddy Mississippi is very close match · 1 points darker · warmer compared with Rookwood Brown.
Rookwood Brown vs Joshua Tree
14LRV14
#7F614AHex#7F6551
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Joshua Tree is very close match · cooler compared with Rookwood Brown.
Rookwood Brown vs Hidden Valley
14LRV13
#7F614AHex#825E46
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hidden Valley is very close match · leans redder compared with Rookwood Brown.
Rookwood Brown vs Nom Nom
14LRV13
#7F614AHex#7F5F42
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Nom Nom is very close match · warmer compared with Rookwood Brown.
Rookwood Brown vs Melted Chocolate
14LRV13
#7F614AHex#785F4C
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Melted Chocolate is very close match · cooler compared with Rookwood Brown.
Rookwood Brown vs Coconut Grove
14LRV13
#7F614AHex#775E4B
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Coconut Grove is close match · cooler compared with Rookwood Brown.
Rookwood Brown vs Fig Branches
14LRV13
#7F614AHex#7A634D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Fig Branches is close match · leans greener compared with Rookwood Brown.
Rookwood Brown vs Chocolate Ripple
14LRV13
#7F614AHex#76604E
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Chocolate Ripple is close match · cooler compared with Rookwood Brown.
Rookwood Brown, answered
What is the LRV of Rookwood Brown?
Rookwood Brown (SW 2806) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 14, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Rookwood Brown a warm or cool color?
Rookwood Brown has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Rookwood Brown be used outside?
Yes, Rookwood Brown is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Rookwood Brown from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Rookwood Brown is Wainscot (No. 55) by Farrow & Ball, very close match · cooler.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 2806
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