Sherwin Williams Rookwood Clay SW 2823

What are Sherwin Williams Rookwood Clay undertones?

The undertone of Rookwood Clay can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Rookwood Clay SW 2823 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 29° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 2823 Rookwood Clay HSL code: 29, 21%, 50%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Rookwood Clay

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this brown shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Rookwood Clay:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

SW 2823
Rookwood Clay

• SW 9084
  Cocoa Whip

  

• SW 2855
  Sycamore Tan

  

• SW 7508
  Tavern Taupe

  

• SW 6072
  Versatile Gray

  

• SW 9174
  Moth Wing

  

Darker shades

SW 2823
Rookwood Clay

• SW 6102
  Portabello

  

• SW 7027
  Hickory Smoke

  

• SW 7034
  Status Bronze

  

• SW 6103
  Tea Chest

  

• SW 6145
  Thatch Brown

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Rookwood Clay with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 209, such as Sherwin Williams Mount Etna and Debonair.

SW 2823
Rookwood Clay

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

• SW 9139
  Debonair

  

• SW 9660
  Tarragon

  

• SW 9639
  Rain Cloud

  

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

LRV of Rookwood Clay

Rookwood Clay has an LRV of 22.75% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#9a7e64
RGB Decimal	154, 126, 100
RGB Percent	60.39%, 49.41%, 39.22%
HSV	Hue: 29° Saturation: 35.06% Value: 60.39%
HSL	hsl(29, 21, 50)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 18.18 Yellow: 35.06 Key: 39.61
YIQ	Y: 131.408 I: 25.04 Q: -2.168
XYZ	X: 23.088 Y: 22.713 Z: 15.221
CIE Lab	L:54.775 a:6.908 b:18.228
CIE Luv	L:54.775 u:19.734 v:22.015
Decimal	10124900
Hunter Lab	47.658, 3.072, 14.425