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Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Clay

SW 2823 · #9A7E64 · LRV ~22.7

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Universal Umber (~99% proximity)

Rookwood Clay (SW 2823) is a dark brown from Sherwin-Williams with a strong peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 22.7 (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 Valspar Universal Umber (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Rookwood Clay in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

22.7 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 2823

HEX

#9A7E64

RGB

154, 126, 100

HSL

29°, 21%, 50%

Family

Browns

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Rookwood Clay FAQ

What undertone does Rookwood Clay have?

Rookwood Clay is a dark 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 Clay?

Rookwood Clay has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 22.7 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 Clay in other brands?

Valspar: Universal Umber (3003-9B), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Into the Wild (DESS16), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Portabello (HGSW6102), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Chocolate Moment (PPG1077-5), ~95% proximity; PPG: Chocolate Moment (PPG1077-5), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Edgewood Rocks (1056), ~94% proximity; Behr: Archaeological Site (N300-6), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), ~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 Clay?

The HEX code of Rookwood Clay (SW 2823) is #9A7E64, RGB 154, 126, 100. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.