Ref. #975840 · 2803
Rookwood Terra Cotta
14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rookwood Terra Cotta Technical Profile
What color is Rookwood Terra Cotta? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #975840. Colors similar to Rookwood Terra Cotta include MPC Madrone, Valspar Autumn Russet, MPC Browntone Met.. Rookwood Terra Cotta has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Rookwood Terra Cotta 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 Terra Cotta 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 Terra Cotta
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rookwood Terra Cotta
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rookwood Terra Cotta
#975840
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A39567
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rookwood Terra Cotta
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rookwood Terra Cotta 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 Terra Cotta.
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 Terra Cotta — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rookwood Terra Cotta have?
Rookwood Terra Cotta by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Rookwood Terra Cotta from other brands?
The closest matches are Madrone by MPC (#975B42), Autumn Russet by Valspar (#945642), Browntone Met. by MPC (#965638). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Rookwood Terra Cotta?
Rookwood Terra Cotta has an LRV of 13.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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