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Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Medium Brown

SW 2807 · #6E5241 · LRV 9.7

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Riding Boots is a 97% match

Rookwood Medium Brown (SW 2807) is a deep brown from Sherwin-Williams with a strong peach undertone. Its LRV is about 9.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Riding Boots (97% match).

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LRV

9.7 · Very dark

Undertone

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 2807

HEX

#6E5241

RGB

110, 82, 65

HSL

23°, 26%, 34%

Family

Browns

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Rookwood Medium Brown FAQ

What undertone does Rookwood Medium Brown have?

Rookwood Medium Brown is a deep brown with a strong peach undertone. 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 Medium Brown?

Rookwood Medium Brown has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9.7 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 Medium Brown in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Riding Boots (CSP-300), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Brevity Brown (HGSW6068), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Briar (DEC712), 96%; PPG: Chocolate Truffle (PPG15-13), 95%; Behr: Moroccan Henna (PPU3-19), 95%; Glidden: Chocolate Truffle (PPG15-13), 95%; Valspar: Deep Walnut (2004-9A), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red (No. 56), 81%. 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 Medium Brown?

The HEX code of Rookwood Medium Brown (SW 2807) is #6E5241, RGB 110, 82, 65. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.