Rookwood Amber 2817 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C08650, estimated LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Butter Rum from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #C08650 · 2817
Rookwood Amber
29%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rookwood Amber Technical Profile
HEX Code#C08650
RGB192, 134, 80
Estimated LRV28.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Rookwood Amber
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rookwood Amber
#C08650
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6B57C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rookwood Amber
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rookwood Amber Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Rookwood Amber — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rookwood Amber have?
Rookwood Amber by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Rookwood Amber from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rookwood Amber are Butter Rum by Behr (a close digital match), Fancy Suede by Valspar (a close digital match), Pronghorn by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Rookwood Amber's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Rookwood Amber?
Rookwood Amber has a estimated lightness value of 28.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Rookwood Amber's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.