Rookwood Dark Red
SW 2801 · Sherwin-Williams
RedView Rookwood Dark Red SW 2801 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#4B2929
LRV
3
Family
Red
SW 2801
Color profile
Light value
3 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, peach lean
Family
Red
Availability
Interior & exterior
“Inspired by Victorian pottery, this deep, rich red evokes a stately mood. Its warm, red-violet undertone is perfect for a dramatic dining room.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 3 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Rookwood Dark RedThis colorRookwood Dark RedSherwin-Williams · SW 2801
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Tap any color to compareRookwood Dark Red vs Marooned
3LRV4
#4B2929Hex#4E3132
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Rookwood Dark Red vs Polished Mahogany
3LRV3
#4B2929Hex#432722
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Rookwood Dark Red vs Dark Auburn
3LRV5
#4B2929Hex#5A3532
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Rookwood Dark Red vs Rojo Marrón
3LRV4
#4B2929Hex#4B3029
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Rookwood Dark Red vs Sommelier
3LRV5
#4B2929Hex#5D3736
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Rookwood Dark Red vs Merlot
3LRV4
#4B2929Hex#51323B
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Rookwood Dark Red vs Fiery Brown
3LRV5
#4B2929Hex#5D3831
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Rookwood Dark Red vs Rookwood Red
3LRV5
#4B2929Hex#622F2D
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Rookwood Dark Red vs Cordovan
3LRV6
#4B2929Hex#5F3D3F
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Rookwood Dark Red vs Blackberry
3LRV5
#4B2929Hex#533640
RedFamilyPurple
warm, peach leanUndertonecool, red lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareRookwood Dark Red vs Raphael
3LRV7
#4B2929Hex#583835
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Raphael is close match · 3 points lighter · leans greener compared with Rookwood Dark Red.
Rookwood Dark Red, answered
What is the LRV of Rookwood Dark Red?
Rookwood Dark Red (SW 2801) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 3, 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 Red a warm or cool color?
Rookwood Dark Red has a warm undertone (warm, peach lean).
Can Rookwood Dark Red be used outside?
Yes, Rookwood Dark Red is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Rookwood Dark Red from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Rookwood Dark Red is Raphael (CC-2) by Benjamin Moore, close match · 3 points lighter · leans greener.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 2801
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