Rookwood Clay 2823 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #9A7E64, LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Weaver's Tool from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9A7E64 · 2823
Rookwood Clay
23%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Rookwood Clay Technical Profile
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Rookwood Clay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rookwood Clay 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 Clay
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sWeaver's Tool
Weaver's Tool
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Chocolate Moment
PPG
Nearly identical
Weaver’s Tool
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Teddy Bear
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Brown Trout
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Home Sweet Home
Behr
Nearly identical
Crunch Granola
Valspar
Nearly identical
Edgewood Rocks
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gingerbread
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rookwood Clay
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rookwood Clay
#9A7E64
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAC84
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rookwood Clay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rookwood Clay 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 Clay.
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 Clay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rookwood Clay have?
Rookwood Clay by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Clay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rookwood Clay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rookwood Clay are Weaver's Tool by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Chocolate Moment by PPG (a near-identical match), Weaver’s Tool by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rookwood Clay'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 Clay?
Rookwood Clay has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rookwood Clay's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.