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Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Amber

SW 2817 · #C08650 · LRV 28.8

Compare with other brands: Behr Butter Rum is a 97% match

Rookwood Amber (SW 2817) is a dark brown from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 28.8 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Behr Butter Rum (97% match).

Compare Rookwood Amber with other brands

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LRV

28.8 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 2817

HEX

#C08650

RGB

192, 134, 80

HSL

29°, 47%, 53%

Family

Browns

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Rookwood Amber FAQ

What is the LRV of Rookwood Amber?

Rookwood Amber has an 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.

What is the closest match to Rookwood Amber in other brands?

Behr: Butter Rum (PPU4-03), 97%; Valspar: Orange Pekoe (M146), 95%; Glidden: Broomstick (PPG16-19), 93%; PPG: Broomstick (PPG16-19), 93%; Benjamin Moore: English Ochre (CW-290), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Ginger Spice (DE5271), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Autumnal (HGSW6361), 89%; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), 78%. 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 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.