Rookwood Amber 2817 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C08650, 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.
Ref. #C08650 · 2817
Rookwood Amber
29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rookwood Amber Technical Profile
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Rookwood Amber in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rookwood Amber in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsRookwood Amber
Nearly identical
BehrButter Rum
Butter Rum
Behr
Nearly identical
Fancy Suede
Valspar
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Glaze
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Glaze
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Sundae
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Golden Sunrise
Kilz
Very similar
Ginger Spice
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Broomstick
PPG
Very similar
Bar of Gold
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clay .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rookwood Amber
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Rookwood Amber.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rookwood Amber in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rookwood Amber from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rookwood Amber are Butter Rum by Behr (a near-identical match), Fancy Suede by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pronghorn by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rookwood Amber's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.