Rookwood Dark Brown 2808 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #5F4D43, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is French Press from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5F4D43 · 2808
Rookwood Dark Brown
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Rookwood Dark Brown Technical Profile
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Rookwood Dark Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rookwood Dark 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 Dark Brown
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFrench Press
French Press
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Heritage Brown
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Roasted Nuts
Behr
Nearly identical
Chestnut
PPG
Nearly identical
Black Walnut
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cabin Plank
Valspar
Nearly identical
Connoisseur
Vista Paint
Very similar
Connoisseur
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Coffee Grounds
Kilz
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Terra Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rookwood Dark Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rookwood Dark Brown
#5F4D43
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#807A55
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rookwood Dark Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rookwood Dark Brown 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 Dark Brown.
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 Dark Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rookwood Dark Brown have?
Rookwood Dark Brown 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 Dark Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rookwood Dark Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rookwood Dark Brown are French Press by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Heritage Brown by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Roasted Nuts by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rookwood Dark 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 Dark Brown?
Rookwood Dark Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.1, 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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