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Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Amber
SW 2817 · #C08650 · LRV ~28.8
Closest tone in another brand: Behr Butter Rum (~97% proximity)Rookwood Amber (SW 2817) is a dark brown from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 28.8 (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 Behr Butter Rum (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Rookwood Amber in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
28.8 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
SW 2817
HEX
#C08650
RGB
192, 134, 80
HSL
29°, 47%, 53%
Family
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Rookwood Amber FAQ
What is the LRV of Rookwood Amber?
Rookwood Amber has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 28.8 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 Amber in other brands?
Behr: Butter Rum (PPU4-03), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Orange Pekoe (M146), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Broomstick (PPG16-19), ~93% proximity; PPG: Broomstick (PPG16-19), ~93% proximity; Benjamin Moore: English Ochre (CW-290), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Ginger Spice (DE5271), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Autumnal (HGSW6361), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), ~78% 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 Amber?
The HEX code of Rookwood Amber (SW 2817) is #C08650, RGB 192, 134, 80. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.