Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Clay: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 23

Rookwood Clay (SW 2823) is a dark brown from Sherwin-Williams with a strong peach undertone. Its LRV is about 22.7 (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 Valspar Universal Umber (99% match).

Compare Rookwood Clay with other brands

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LRV

22.7 · Dark

Undertone

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 2823

HEX

#9A7E64

RGB

154, 126, 100

HSL

29°, 21%, 50%

Family

Browns

Colors similar to Rookwood Clay in Sherwin-Williams

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Meadowlark Sherwin-Williams · SW 7522 · LRV 24

Portabello Sherwin-Williams · SW 6102 · LRV 21

Hopsack Sherwin-Williams · SW 6109 · LRV 24

Mudslide Sherwin-Williams · SW 9113 · LRV 25

Iced Mocha Sherwin-Williams · SW 9092 · LRV 25

Dapper Tan Sherwin-Williams · SW 6144 · LRV 22

Fallen Leaves Sherwin-Williams · SW 9114 · LRV 20

Weathered Shingle Sherwin-Williams · SW 2841 · LRV 22

Rookwood Clay FAQ

What undertone does Rookwood Clay have?

Rookwood Clay is a dark brown with a strong 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 Clay?

Rookwood Clay has an 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.

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

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