Sherwin Williams Rookwood Clay (SW 2823) Paint Color

What color is Rookwood Clay (SW 2823)?

Rookwood Clay (SW 2823) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Rookwood Clay (SW 2823) is #9A7E64, and the RGB color code is RGB(154, 126, 100).

In the RGB color model, Rookwood Clay (SW 2823) has a red value of 154, a green value of 126, and a blue value of 100. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.2% magenta, 35.1% yellow, and 39.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28.9° (degrees), 21.3 % saturation, and 49.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Rookwood Clay (SW 2823) has a hue of 28.9° (degrees), 35.1 % saturation and 60.4 % brightness/value.

Rookwood Clay (SW 2823) is cool or warm?

The color Rookwood Clay (SW 2823) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Rookwood Clay (SW 2823)?

Rookwood Clay (SW 2823) has an LRV of nearly 23. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 23 puts Sherwin Williams Rookwood Clay (SW 2823) paint color in the darker category.

• Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
• Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.