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Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Dark Brown

SW 2808 · #5F4D43 · LRV 8.1

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore French Press is a 99% match

Rookwood Dark Brown (SW 2808) is a deep brown from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate peach undertone. Its LRV is about 8.1 (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 French Press (99% match).

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LRV

8.1 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

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