Sherwin Williams Rookwood Terra Cotta SW 2803

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Code:SW 2803
Name:Rookwood Terra Cotta
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Collections:Victorian (1830s-1910s), Historic Exterior Color Wall

What color is Sherwin Williams Rookwood Terra Cotta?

Immerse your space in warmth and elegance with Sherwin Williams SW 2803 Rookwood Terra Cotta. This rich, earthy hue adds a touch of sophistication to any room, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Pair Rookwood Terra Cotta with creamy whites, soft beiges, or deep greens for a harmonious color scheme. The versatility of SW 2803 allows it to complement both traditional and modern decor styles, while bringing a sense of timeless beauty to your interior. Elevate your home with the classic charm of Rookwood Terra Cotta and transform your space into a sanctuary of refined taste.

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LRV of Rookwood Terra Cotta

Rookwood Terra Cotta has an LRV of 13.94% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 13.94%, 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#975840
RGB Decimal151, 88, 64
RGB Percent59.22%, 34.51%, 25.10%
HSVHue: 17° Saturation: 57.62% Value: 59.22%
HSLhsl(17, 40, 42)
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 41.72 Yellow: 57.62 Key: 40.78
YIQY: 104.101 I: 45.254 Q: 5.858
XYZX: 17.179 Y: 13.931 Z: 6.633
CIE LabL:44.133 a:23.502 b:24.982
CIE LuvL:44.133 u:46.728 v:23.662
Decimal9918528
Hunter Lab37.324, 16.84, 15.589

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