Rookwood Dark Red 2801 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #4B2929, LRV 3 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brown Eyes from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4B2929 · 2801
Rookwood Dark Red
3%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Rookwood Dark Red Technical Profile
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Rookwood Dark Red in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rookwood Dark Red 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 Red
Very similar
BehrBrown Eyes
Brown Eyes
Behr
Very similar
Bewitched
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Bookmarker
Kilz
Very similar
Saw Mill
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mahogany Brown
RAL
Very similar
Thoroughfare
Valspar
Visible difference
Kung Fu
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Brinjal
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Ranch House Brown
PPG
Visible difference
Otis Madeira
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Wood .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Folklore
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rookwood Dark Red
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rookwood Dark Red
#4B2929
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#645443
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rookwood Dark Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rookwood Dark Red 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 Red.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rookwood Dark Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rookwood Dark Red have?
Rookwood Dark Red by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rookwood Dark Red in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rookwood Dark Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rookwood Dark Red are Brown Eyes by Behr (a very close match), Mayan Red by Behr (a very close match), Bewitched by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Rookwood Dark Red'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 Red?
Rookwood Dark Red has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 3.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rookwood Dark Red's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.