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Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Medium Brown

SW 2807 · #6E5241 · LRV ~9.7

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Riding Boots (~97% proximity)

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

Closest tone to Rookwood Medium Brown in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

9.7 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Medium Brown?

Rookwood Medium Brown has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

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