Ref. #6E5241 · 2807
Rookwood Medium Brown
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rookwood Medium Brown Technical Profile
What color is Rookwood Medium Brown? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #6E5241. Colors similar to Rookwood Medium Brown include Benjamin Moore Riding, MPC Old Copper, Dunn-Edwards Briar. Rookwood Medium Brown has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Rookwood Medium Brown 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 Medium Brown 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 Medium Brown
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rookwood Medium Brown
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Rookwood Medium 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 Medium Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rookwood Medium Brown have?
Rookwood Medium Brown by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Rookwood Medium Brown from other brands?
The closest matches are Riding by Benjamin Moore (#6C4F3F), Old Copper by MPC (#684D3C), Briar by Dunn-Edwards (#745443). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Rookwood Medium Brown?
Rookwood Medium Brown has an LRV of 9.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Rookwood Medium Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.