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Sherwin Williams Rookwood Red SW2802

Rookwood Red

Sherwin Williams

SW2802

About Rookwood Red by Sherwin Williams

Rookwood Red SW2802 by Sherwin Williams is a dark warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 5% and hue near 2° for steady results across rooms. Bold pick for accents, dining rooms, or small cozy spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 4.8%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #622f2d

RGB: 98, 47, 45

Hue2°

Saturation37%

Lightness28%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Rookwood Red from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Rookwood Red

Sherwin Williams

SW2802

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Rookwood Red looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Rookwood Red SW2802 a warm or cool color?
Rookwood Red by Sherwin Williams is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Rookwood Red?
Rookwood Red sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 2°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Rookwood Red?
Brightness is about 5%. Saturation is around 37%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 28%. Hue is close to 2°. The hex value is #622f2d. The RGB value is 98, 47, 45.
Is Rookwood Red better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Rookwood Red has brightness around 5%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Rookwood Red?
You can match Rookwood Red with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Rookwood Red work best in a home?
Rookwood Red works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Rookwood Red compare to a pure white paint?
Rookwood Red is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Rookwood Red in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Rookwood Red

Sherwin Williams

SW2802

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Rookwood Red in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Rookwood Red

Sherwin Williams

SW2802

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Rookwood Red. They add contrast without clashing.

Rookwood Red

Sherwin Williams

SW2802

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Rookwood Red. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

Bewitched

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Arroyo Red

Benjamin Moore

2085-10

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Dinner Party

Benjamin Moore

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Parisian Red®

Benjamin Moore

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