ColorplanRookwood Red
SW 2802 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 5 · dark
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Red (SW 2802) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 5. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Cottage Red (HC-184) and Behr Chipotle Paste (PPU2-01). For trim, try Intimate White (SW 6322).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 4.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #622F2D |
| RGB | 98, 47, 45 |
| HSL | 2°, 37%, 28% |
About Rookwood Red
Rookwood Red (SW 2802) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Sherwin-Williams that leans pink. With an LRV of 5, Rookwood Red absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Rookwood Red's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Sommelier (SW 7595), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Rookwood Red changes with the light
Rookwood Red is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Rookwood Red will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Rookwood Red will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Rookwood Red can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Rookwood Red will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Rookwood Red in real homes
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Rookwood Red equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.7
Also close: Brinjal (ΔE 10.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
Rookwood Red questions
What undertone does Rookwood Red have?
Rookwood Red has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Rookwood Red's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Rookwood Red a light or dark color?
Rookwood Red has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 4.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 5, Rookwood Red absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Rookwood Red in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Cottage Red HC-184 (close, ΔE 2.9); Farrow & Ball: Preference Red No.297 (closest available, ΔE 7.7); Behr: Chipotle Paste PPU2-01 (close, ΔE 4.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Rookwood Red?
Try Intimate White (SW 6322) on trim and Snowbound (SW 7004) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Rookwood Red's undertone.
Where does Rookwood Red work best?
Rookwood Red works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 5, Rookwood Red absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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