Rookwood Terra Cotta 2803 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #975840, LRV 14 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Backroads Clay from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #975840 · 2803
Rookwood Terra Cotta
14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rookwood Terra Cotta Technical Profile
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Rookwood Terra Cotta in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rookwood Terra Cotta 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 Terra Cotta
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBackroads Clay
Backroads Clay
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Autumn Russet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Nouveau Copper
Behr
Very similar
Spiced Cider
PPG
Very similar
Pumice Stone
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Mandalay Road
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Prairie Clay
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Autumn Abundance
Kilz
Very similar
Southwest Spirit
Vista Paint
Very similar
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Picture Gallery Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Copper Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rookwood Terra Cotta in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rookwood Terra Cotta from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rookwood Terra Cotta are Backroads Clay by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Autumn Russet by Valspar (a near-identical match), Nouveau Copper by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Rookwood Terra Cotta'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 Terra Cotta?
Rookwood Terra Cotta has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.9, 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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