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Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Dark Brown

SW 2808 · #5F4D43 · LRV ~8.1

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore French Press (~99% proximity)

Rookwood Dark Brown (SW 2808) is a deep brown from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 8.1 (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 French Press (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Rookwood Dark Brown in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

8.1 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Peach · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 2808

HEX

#5F4D43

RGB

95, 77, 67

HSL

21°, 17%, 32%

Family

Browns

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Rookwood Dark Brown FAQ

What undertone does Rookwood Dark Brown have?

Rookwood Dark Brown is a deep brown with a moderate 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 Dark Brown?

Rookwood Dark Brown has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.1 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 Dark Brown in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: French Press (AF-170), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Chestnut (PPG15-23), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black Walnut (DE6063), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sable (HGSW6083), ~96% proximity; PPG: Little Bear (PPG1074-7), ~96% proximity; Behr: Chocolate Therapy (N150-7), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Momentous Occasion (8005-10G), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), ~83% 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 Dark Brown?

The HEX code of Rookwood Dark Brown (SW 2808) is #5F4D43, RGB 95, 77, 67. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.