Rookwood Terra Cotta
SW 2803 · Sherwin-Williams
RedView Rookwood Terra Cotta SW 2803 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#975840
LRV
14
Family
Red
SW 2803
Color profile
Light value
14 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, peach lean
Family
Red Also reads brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This warm dark, pottery-influenced orange, often used on exteriors for its earthy vibes, was a part of the rich, opulent palette of the Victorian period.”— 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 Terra CottaThis colorRookwood Terra CottaSherwin-Williams · SW 2803
CoordinatingRookwood Dark BrownSherwin-Williams · SW 2808CoordinatingBungalow BeigeSherwin-Williams · SW 7511Similar colors
Tap any color to compareRookwood Terra Cotta vs Pennywise
14LRV15
#975840Hex#A2583A
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Rookwood Terra Cotta vs Sierra Redwood
14LRV12
#975840Hex#924E3C
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Rookwood Terra Cotta vs Spicy Hue
14LRV12
#975840Hex#994B35
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Rookwood Terra Cotta vs Earthen Jug
14LRV17
#975840Hex#A85E39
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rookwood Terra Cotta vs Copper Mountain
14LRV17
#975840Hex#A6613C
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rookwood Terra Cotta vs Roycroft Adobe
14LRV17
#975840Hex#A76251
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Rookwood Terra Cotta vs Red Cent
14LRV19
#975840Hex#AD654C
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Rookwood Terra Cotta vs Jalapeño
14LRV16
#975840Hex#B1533C
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareRookwood Terra Cotta vs Spiced Cider
14LRV13
#975840Hex#915B41
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Spiced Cider is very close match · leans greener compared with Rookwood Terra Cotta.
Rookwood Terra Cotta vs Pumice Stone
14LRV15
#975840Hex#905B47
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Pumice Stone is close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Rookwood Terra Cotta.
Rookwood Terra Cotta vs Ancient Copper
14LRV14
#975840Hex#9F543E
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Ancient Copper is close match · leans redder compared with Rookwood Terra Cotta.
Rookwood Terra Cotta vs Artisan
14LRV14
#975840Hex#8F5C45
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Artisan is close match · leans greener compared with Rookwood Terra Cotta.
Rookwood Terra Cotta vs Sienna Red
14LRV14
#975840Hex#945B3D
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sienna Red is close match · leans greener compared with Rookwood Terra Cotta.
Rookwood Terra Cotta vs Giant Sequoia
14LRV16
#975840Hex#975C4B
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Giant Sequoia is close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Rookwood Terra Cotta.
Rookwood Terra Cotta vs Kalahari Sunset
14LRV14
#975840Hex#9F5440
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Kalahari Sunset is close match · leans redder compared with Rookwood Terra Cotta.
Rookwood Terra Cotta vs Tropical Nut
14LRV13
#975840Hex#98503D
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Tropical Nut is close match · 1 points darker · leans redder compared with Rookwood Terra Cotta.
Rookwood Terra Cotta vs Singed Red No.G15
14LRV14
#975840Hex#99584B
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Singed Red No.G15 is close match · cooler compared with Rookwood Terra Cotta.
The full strip
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What is the LRV of Rookwood Terra Cotta?
Rookwood Terra Cotta (SW 2803) 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 Terra Cotta a warm or cool color?
Rookwood Terra Cotta has a warm undertone (warm, peach lean).
Can Rookwood Terra Cotta be used outside?
Yes, Rookwood Terra Cotta is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Rookwood Terra Cotta from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Rookwood Terra Cotta is Spiced Cider (PPG1068-7) by PPG, very close match · leans greener.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 2803
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