Rookwood Clay
With a focus on versatile tones, Rookwood Clay (2823) is a standout Yellow in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 2 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#9A7E64
LRV
22.71
Rookwood Clay in Real Rooms
Rookwood Clay has a medium LRV of 22.71 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a misc and bathroom.
1 Misc Photo
See how Rookwood Clay is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Dresser painted in Rookwood Clay adds warmth and character to any room.
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1 Bathroom Photo
In a powder room, Rookwood Clay can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.
Bathroom walls in Rookwood Clay evoke earthy, spa-like tranquility and comfort.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 57 vs 23, Fresco Cream is decisively the brighter choice.
Rookwood Clay reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 23), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 23), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 23 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 25 vs 23), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 25 and 23, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 23 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 23 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 23 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 23 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Rookwood Clay reflects far more light (LRV 23 vs 6), opening up a space where Mount Etna encloses it.
Debonair reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 23), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Rookwood Clay reflects far more light (LRV 23 vs 7), opening up a space where Tarragon encloses it.
Rookwood Clay reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Rookwood Clay reflects far more light (LRV 23 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.
Starry Night reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 23), opening up a space where Rookwood Clay encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 23 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Lighter Colors
Cocoa Whip reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 23), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (27 vs 23) makes Sycamore Tan the marginally brighter of the two.
Tavern Taupe reads slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 23), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 48 vs 23, Versatile Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Moth Wing reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 23), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 23 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 23 vs 7, Rookwood Clay is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 23 vs 8, Rookwood Clay is decisively the brighter choice.
Rookwood Clay reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 14), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 5-point LRV gap (23 vs 17) makes Rookwood Clay the marginally brighter of the two.