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Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Dark Red

SW 2801 · #4B2929 · LRV 3.2

Compare with other brands: HGTV Home Marooned is a 91% match

Rookwood Dark Red (SW 2801) is a deep red from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 3.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Marooned (91% match).

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LRV

3.2 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 2801

HEX

#4B2929

RGB

75, 41, 41

HSL

0°, 29%, 23%

Family

Reds

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Rookwood Dark Red FAQ

What undertone does Rookwood Dark Red have?

Rookwood Dark Red has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep red. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Rookwood Dark Red?

Rookwood Dark Red has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 3.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Rookwood Dark Red in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Marooned (HGSW6020), 91%; Benjamin Moore: Bewitched (CSP-450), 90%; Valspar: Thoroughfare (8004-6G), 87%; Behr: Divine Wine (PPU1-02), 81%; Glidden: Gooseberry (PPG1048-7), 78%; PPG: Gooseberry (PPG1048-7), 78%; Dunn-Edwards: Folklore (DET413), 78%; Farrow & Ball: Brinjal (No. 222), 75%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Rookwood Dark Red?

The HEX code of Rookwood Dark Red (SW 2801) is #4B2929, RGB 75, 41, 41. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.