Ref. #9A7E64 · 2823
Rookwood Clay
23%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Rookwood Clay Technical Profile
What color is Rookwood Clay? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #9A7E64. Colors similar to Rookwood Clay include MPC Sonora Gold Met., MPC Beigewood, Hirshfield's Weaver's Tool. Rookwood Clay has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 23, Rookwood Clay creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Rookwood Clay pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Rookwood Clay
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Sonora Gold Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
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
Home Sweet Home
Behr
Nearly identical
Crunch Granola
Valspar
Nearly identical
Edgewood Rocks
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Rookwood Clay from other brands?
The closest matches are Sonora Gold Met. by MPC (#987C62), Beigewood by MPC (#9B8067), Weaver's Tool by Hirshfield's (#9D7F62). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Rookwood Clay?
Rookwood Clay has an LRV of 22.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Rookwood Clay's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.