# Sherwin Williams Rookwood Medium Brown

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/rookwood-medium-brown-sw-2807](https://plan-home.com/color/rookwood-medium-brown-sw-2807)

Sherwin Williams Rookwood Medium Brown SW 2807 is a deep, muted brown with a noticeable warm cast and a subtle reddish-umber base. Its mid-dark value gives walls or cabinetry a grounded presence without reading as near-black. In bright natural light, this color shows more of its earthy brown warmth, while lower light makes it appear richer and more shadowed. Pair Rookwood Medium Brown with creamy off-whites, soft clay tones, aged brass, natural oak, or stone finishes for a layered look. It is especially effective on built-ins, dining room walls, exterior trim, or an accent wall where its depth can be appreciated.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Rookwood Medium Brown
- **Color code:** SW 2807
- **HEX:** #6e5241
- **RGB:** 110, 82, 65
- **LRV:** 9.71%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Victorian (1830s-1910s), Historic Exterior Color Wall

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 23° Saturation: 40.91% Value: 43.14%
- **HSL:** hsl(23, 26, 34)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 25.45 Yellow: 40.91 Key: 56.86
- **YIQ:** Y: 88.434 I: 22.148 Q: 0.633
- **XYZ:** X: 10.402 Y: 9.732 Z: 6.33
- **CIE Lab:** L:37.357 a:9.179 b:14.516
- **CIE Luv:** L:37.357 u:19.144 v:15.104
- **Decimal:** 7230017
- **Hunter Lab:** 31.196, 4.927, 9.806

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Riding Boots](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-riding-boots-csp-300)
- [Sherwin Williams Dark Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/dark-brown-sw-7520)
- [Sherwin Williams Brevity Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/brevity-brown-sw-6068)
- [Benjamin Moore Raisin](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-raisin-1237)
- [Benjamin Moore Brown Tar](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brown-tar-2110-20)
- [Behr Moose Trail](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-moose-trail)
- [Benjamin Moore Auberge](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-auberge-2106-20)
- [Behr Authentic Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-authentic-brown)
- [RAL Classic Pale brown](https://plan-home.com/color/pale-brown-ral-8025)
- [Benjamin Moore Kona](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-kona-af-165)
- [Behr Moroccan Henna](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-moroccan-henna)
- [Benjamin Moore Mocha Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mocha-brown-2107-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Pine Cone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pine-cone-2106-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Seed Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-seed-brown-2096-10)
- [Behr Brown Velvet](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-brown-velvet)
- [Benjamin Moore Morning Coffee](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-morning-coffee-2097-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Rockies Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-rockies-brown-2107-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Java](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-java-2106-10)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Nuthatch](https://plan-home.com/color/nuthatch-sw-6088)
- [Sherwin Williams Portabello](https://plan-home.com/color/portabello-sw-6102)
- [Sherwin Williams Moroccan Spice](https://plan-home.com/color/moroccan-spice-sw-6060)
- [Sherwin Williams Rookwood Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/rookwood-clay-sw-2823)
- [Sherwin Williams Caraïbe](https://plan-home.com/color/caraibe-sw-9090)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Weathervane](https://plan-home.com/color/weathervane-sw-2927)
- [Sherwin Williams Fairfax Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/fairfax-brown-sw-2856)
- [Sherwin Williams Kaffee](https://plan-home.com/color/kaffee-sw-6104)
- [Sherwin Williams Turkish Coffee](https://plan-home.com/color/turkish-coffee-sw-6076)
- [Sherwin Williams Half-Caff](https://plan-home.com/color/half-caff-sw-9091)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Riverway](https://plan-home.com/color/riverway-sw-6222)
- [Sherwin Williams Glass Bead](https://plan-home.com/color/glass-bead-sw-6805)
- [Sherwin Williams Morning at Sea](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-at-sea-sw-9634)
- [Sherwin Williams Mount Etna](https://plan-home.com/color/mount-etna-sw-7625)
- [Sherwin Williams Debonair](https://plan-home.com/color/debonair-sw-9139)
- [Sherwin Williams Tarragon](https://plan-home.com/color/tarragon-sw-9660)
- [Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud](https://plan-home.com/color/rain-cloud-sw-9639)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.