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Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Brown

SW 2806 · #7F614A · LRV ~13.6

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Chestnut Brown (~96% proximity)

Rookwood Brown (SW 2806) is a dark brown from Sherwin-Williams with a strong peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 13.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Chestnut Brown (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Rookwood Brown in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

13.6 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 2806

HEX

#7F614A

RGB

127, 97, 74

HSL

26°, 26%, 39%

Family

Browns

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Rookwood Brown FAQ

What undertone does Rookwood Brown have?

Rookwood Brown is a dark brown with a strong peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Brown?

Rookwood Brown has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 13.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Rookwood Brown in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Chestnut Brown (DESS11), ~96% proximity; PPG: Fig Branches (PPG1085-7), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Sedona Brown (1127), ~94% proximity; Behr: Mission Brown (N250-7), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grounded (HGSW6089), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Muddy Mississippi (3004-9A), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Fig Branches (PPG1085-7), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), ~79% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Rookwood Brown?

The HEX code of Rookwood Brown (SW 2806) is #7F614A, RGB 127, 97, 74. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.