Sherwin Williams Rookwood Dark Brown SW 2808

What are Sherwin Williams Rookwood Dark Brown undertones?

The undertone of Rookwood Dark Brown 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Dark Brown SW 2808 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 21° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 2808 Rookwood Dark Brown HSL code: 21, 17%, 32%

• 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 Dark Brown

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 Dark Brown:

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 2808
Rookwood Dark Brown

• SW 7515
  Homestead Brown

  

• SW 0001
  Mulberry Silk

  

• SW 7509
  Tiki Hut

  

• SW 6046
  Swing Brown

  

• SW 6067
  Mocha

  

Darker shades

SW 2808
Rookwood Dark Brown

• SW 6083
  Sable

  

• SW 6041
  Otter

  

• SW 7510
  Chateau Brown

  

• SW 9580
  Cracked Pepper

  

• SW 9091
  Half-Caff

  

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 Dark Brown with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 201, such as Sherwin Williams Niebla Azul and Silver Lake.

SW 2808
Rookwood Dark Brown

• SW 9137
  Niebla Azul

  

• SW 9633
  Silver Lake

  

• SW 6222
  Riverway

  

• SW 6805
  Glass Bead

  

• SW 9634
  Morning at Sea

  

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

• SW 9139
  Debonair

  

LRV of Rookwood Dark Brown

Rookwood Dark Brown has an LRV of 8.09% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#5f4d43
RGB Decimal	95, 77, 67
RGB Percent	37.25%, 30.20%, 26.27%
HSV	Hue: 21° Saturation: 29.47% Value: 37.25%
HSL	hsl(21, 17, 32)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 18.95 Yellow: 29.47 Key: 62.75
YIQ	Y: 81.242 I: 13.94 Q: 0.696
XYZ	X: 8.386 Y: 8.146 Z: 6.439
CIE Lab	L:34.286 a:5.846 b:8.778
CIE Luv	L:34.286 u:11.565 v:9.258
Decimal	6245699
Hunter Lab	28.542, 2.501, 6.603