Rookwood Medium Brown 2807 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #6E5241, estimated LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Riding from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #6E5241 · 2807
Rookwood Medium Brown
10%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rookwood Medium Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#6E5241
RGB110, 82, 65
Estimated LRV9.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Rookwood Medium Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rookwood Medium Brown
#6E5241
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#88825A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rookwood Medium Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rookwood Medium 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
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Rookwood Medium Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rookwood Medium Brown have?
Rookwood Medium Brown by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Rookwood Medium Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rookwood Medium Brown are Riding by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Traditional Leather by Behr (a close digital match), Briar by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Rookwood Medium 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 Medium Brown?
Rookwood Medium Brown has a estimated lightness value of 9.7, 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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