Rookwood Dark Brown
SW 2808 · Sherwin-Williams
BrownView Rookwood Dark Brown SW 2808 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#5F4D43
LRV
8
Family
Brown
SW 2808
Color profile
Light value
8 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 8, Rookwood Dark Brown is a very dark brown that absorbs most light. Rookwood Dark Brown carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Rookwood Dark Brown under Orange.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 8 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Rookwood Dark BrownThis colorRookwood Dark BrownSherwin-Williams · SW 2808
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Tap any color to compareRookwood Dark Brown vs Sable
8LRV8
#5F4D43Hex#5F4B3F
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rookwood Dark Brown vs Chateau Brown
8LRV8
#5F4D43Hex#5B4B44
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rookwood Dark Brown vs Half-Caff
8LRV8
#5F4D43Hex#604C3D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rookwood Dark Brown vs Tea Leaf
8LRV9
#5F4D43Hex#625346
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rookwood Dark Brown vs Otter
8LRV6
#5F4D43Hex#56433B
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Rookwood Dark Brown vs Dark Brown
8LRV9
#5F4D43Hex#6A5143
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rookwood Dark Brown vs Hickory Smoke
8LRV7
#5F4D43Hex#564537
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rookwood Dark Brown vs Van Dyke Brown
8LRV7
#5F4D43Hex#564536
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rookwood Dark Brown vs Fairfax Brown
8LRV7
#5F4D43Hex#61463A
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rookwood Dark Brown vs Kaffee
8LRV9
#5F4D43Hex#65503D
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareRookwood Dark Brown vs French Press
8LRV10
#5F4D43Hex#5F4D43
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
French Press is near-identical · 2 points lighter compared with Rookwood Dark Brown.
Rookwood Dark Brown vs Hearthstone Brown
8LRV9
#5F4D43Hex#604D44
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hearthstone Brown is near-identical compared with Rookwood Dark Brown.
Rookwood Dark Brown vs Chestnut
8LRV9
#5F4D43Hex#624E45
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Chestnut is very close match compared with Rookwood Dark Brown.
Rookwood Dark Brown vs Sarsaparilla
8LRV8
#5F4D43Hex#5B4C44
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sarsaparilla is very close match · cooler compared with Rookwood Dark Brown.
Rookwood Dark Brown vs Baronial Brown
8LRV7
#5F4D43Hex#5A4840
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Baronial Brown is very close match · 1 points darker compared with Rookwood Dark Brown.
Rookwood Dark Brown vs Cabin In The Woods
8LRV8
#5F4D43Hex#5D4D47
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Cabin In The Woods is very close match · cooler compared with Rookwood Dark Brown.
Rookwood Dark Brown vs Boston Legacy
8LRV8
#5F4D43Hex#624B3F
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Boston Legacy is very close match · warmer compared with Rookwood Dark Brown.
Rookwood Dark Brown vs Arctic Tundra
8LRV10
#5F4D43Hex#675348
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Arctic Tundra is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Rookwood Dark Brown.
Rookwood Dark Brown, answered
What is the LRV of Rookwood Dark Brown?
Rookwood Dark Brown (SW 2808) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 8, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Rookwood Dark Brown a warm or cool color?
Rookwood Dark Brown has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Rookwood Dark Brown be used outside?
Yes, Rookwood Dark Brown is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Rookwood Dark Brown from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Rookwood Dark Brown is French Press (AF-170) by Benjamin Moore, near-identical · 2 points lighter.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 2808
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