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Ref. #7F614A · 2806

Rookwood Brown

14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Rookwood Brown 2806 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #7F614A, LRV 14 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sassafras Tea from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Rookwood Brown Technical Profile

HEX Code#7F614A
RGB127, 97, 74
LRV13.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Rookwood Brown in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Rookwood Brown 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 Brown
Nearly identical
BehrSassafras Tea

Sassafras Tea

Behr

Nearly identical

Rodeo

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Distressed Leather

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Hidden Valley

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Caramel Nut

Kilz

Very similar

Mona's Mane

Valspar

Very similar

Fall in Season

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Fall in Season

Vista Paint

Very similar

Fig Branches

PPG

Very similar

Pale Brown

RAL

Very similar

Clay .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Rookwood Brown

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Rookwood Brown

#7F614A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#979465

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Rookwood Brown

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Sassafras Tea

Complement

Empire Fleet Blue

Rookwood Brown Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Grey Heron

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Cavern Clay

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Peony

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Organic Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Dazzle

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Rookwood Brown.

Tea Chest

Sherwin-Williams · 6103

#7D644D

Mossy Gold

Sherwin-Williams · 6139

#7F6743

Grounded

Sherwin-Williams · 6089

#785B47

Jute Brown

Sherwin-Williams · 6096

#815D40

Timber Beam

Sherwin-Williams · 9540

#796040

Eminent Bronze

Sherwin-Williams · 6412

#7A6841

More brown colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Tamarind

Benjamin Moore · AF-120

#746147

Toasted Sesame

PPG · 1099-5

#AF9A73

Cocoa Pecan

PPG · 1084-6

#967B5D

Burnt Toffee

Behr · S230-6

#A57551

Wet Clay

Benjamin Moore · CSP-1045

#96846B

Pirate's Chest

Benjamin Moore · 230

#A18C60

Rookwood Brown — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Rookwood Brown have?
Rookwood Brown 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 Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rookwood Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rookwood Brown are Sassafras Tea by Behr (a near-identical match), Rich Walnut by Behr (a near-identical match), Rodeo by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rookwood Brown'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 Brown?
Rookwood Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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