Rookwood Medium Brown 2807 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #6E5241, 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.
Ref. #6E5241 · 2807
Rookwood Medium Brown
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rookwood Medium Brown Technical Profile
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Rookwood Medium Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rookwood Medium 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 Medium Brown
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreRiding
Riding
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Traditional Leather
Behr
Nearly identical
Briar
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cowboy Hat
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bronze Amulet
PPG
Nearly identical
Brownstone
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ancient Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Brownstone
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Java Bean
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beige Brown
RAL
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rookwood Medium Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rookwood Medium Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rookwood Medium Brown are Riding by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Traditional Leather by Behr (a near-identical match), Briar by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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