Sherwin Williams Rookwood Terra Cotta SW 2803

What are Sherwin Williams Rookwood Terra Cotta undertones?

The undertone of Rookwood Terra Cotta 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Terra Cotta SW 2803 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 17° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 2803 Rookwood Terra Cotta HSL code: 17, 40%, 42%

• 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 Terra Cotta

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 Terra Cotta:

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 2803
Rookwood Terra Cotta

• SW 0034
  Roycroft Rose

  

• SW 9006
  Rojo Dust

  

• SW 0040
  Roycroft Adobe

  

• SW 7701
  Cavern Clay

  

• SW 7702
  Spiced Cider

  

Darker shades

SW 2803
Rookwood Terra Cotta

• SW 7598
  Sierra Redwood

  

• SW 6069
  French Roast

  

• SW 2921
  Carmel

  

• SW 9100
  Umber Rust

  

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 Terra Cotta with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 197, such as Sherwin Williams Niebla Azul and Silver Lake.

SW 2803
Rookwood Terra Cotta

• 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 Terra Cotta

Rookwood Terra Cotta has an LRV of 13.94% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#975840
RGB Decimal	151, 88, 64
RGB Percent	59.22%, 34.51%, 25.10%
HSV	Hue: 17° Saturation: 57.62% Value: 59.22%
HSL	hsl(17, 40, 42)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 41.72 Yellow: 57.62 Key: 40.78
YIQ	Y: 104.101 I: 45.254 Q: 5.858
XYZ	X: 17.179 Y: 13.931 Z: 6.633
CIE Lab	L:44.133 a:23.502 b:24.982
CIE Luv	L:44.133 u:46.728 v:23.662
Decimal	9918528
Hunter Lab	37.324, 16.84, 15.589