Sherwin Williams Rookwood Dark Red SW 2801

What are Sherwin Williams Rookwood Dark Red undertones?

The undertone of Rookwood Dark Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Red SW 2801 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 0° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 2801 Rookwood Dark Red HSL code: 0, 29%, 23%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• 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 Red

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 dark red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Rookwood Dark Red:

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 2801
Rookwood Dark Red

• SW 7595
  Sommelier

  

• SW 7594
  Carriage Door

  

• SW 0006
  Toile Red

  

• SW 6034
  Dark Auburn

  

• SW 7591
  Red Barn

  

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 Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 180, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Niebla Azul.

SW 2801
Rookwood Dark Red

• SW 6224
  Mountain Air

  

• SW 9137
  Niebla Azul

  

• SW 9633
  Silver Lake

  

• SW 6222
  Riverway

  

• SW 6805
  Glass Bead

  

• SW 9634
  Morning at Sea

  

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

LRV of Rookwood Dark Red

Rookwood Dark Red has an LRV of 3.23% 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	#4b2929
RGB Decimal	75, 41, 41
RGB Percent	29.41%, 16.08%, 16.08%
HSV	Hue: 0° Saturation: 45.33% Value: 29.41%
HSL	hsl(0, 29, 23)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 45.33 Yellow: 45.33 Key: 70.59
YIQ	Y: 51.166 I: 20.261 Q: 7.192
XYZ	X: 4.095 Y: 3.242 Z: 2.507
CIE Lab	L:20.989 a:15.849 b:6.873
CIE Luv	L:20.989 u:20.199 v:4.359
Decimal	4925737
Hunter Lab	18.006, 9.084, 4.348