Sherwin Williams Rookwood Amber SW 2817

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Code:SW 2817
Name:Rookwood Amber
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Collections:Rooted, Victorian (1830s-1910s), Historic Exterior Color Wall

What color is Sherwin Williams Rookwood Amber?

Sherwin Williams SW 2817, also known as Rookwood Amber, exudes warmth and sophistication. This rich earthy tone adds a touch of elegance to any space, making it ideal for cozy living rooms, inviting dining areas, or tranquil bedrooms. SW 2817 creates a harmonious ambiance, especially when paired with natural materials like wood or stone. Transform your home with the timeless beauty of Rookwood Amber, a color that strikes the perfect balance between classic and contemporary design.

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LRV of Rookwood Amber

Rookwood Amber has an LRV of 28.93% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 28.93%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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FormatCode
HEX#c08650
RGB Decimal192, 134, 80
RGB Percent75.29%, 52.55%, 31.37%
HSVHue: 29° Saturation: 58.33% Value: 75.29%
HSLhsl(29, 47, 53)
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 30.21 Yellow: 58.33 Key: 24.71
YIQY: 145.186 I: 51.915 Q: -4.536
XYZX: 31.713 Y: 28.838 Z: 11.483
CIE LabL:60.639 a:16.453 b:37.643
CIE LuvL:60.639 u:44.544 v:41.045
Decimal12617296
Hunter Lab53.701, 11.435, 24.913

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