Rookwood Dark Brown
We've categorized Rookwood Dark Brown as a genuinely dark Orange because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 4 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#5F4D43
LRV
8.15
Rookwood Dark Brown in Real Rooms
Rookwood Dark Brown has a low LRV of 8.15 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Orange family, the photos below show it applied in a front door.
4 Front Door Photos
Choosing Rookwood Dark Brown for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.
Front door in Rookwood Dark Brown makes a bold architectural statement.
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Entry door painted Rookwood Dark Brown welcomes guests with timeless elegance.
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Double doors in Rookwood Dark Brown create striking curb appeal and charm.
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Garage door finished in Rookwood Dark Brown complements stone and brick beautifully.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 47 vs 8, Tawny Tan is decisively the brighter choice.
Wheat Penny reads slightly lighter (LRV 18 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 8 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 8 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 8 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 8 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 8 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 9 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Niebla Azul reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 8), opening up a space where Rookwood Dark Brown encloses it.
At LRV 53 vs 8, Silver Lake is decisively the brighter choice.
A 7-point LRV gap (16 vs 8) makes Riverway the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 77 vs 8, Glass Bead is decisively the brighter choice.
Morning at Sea reflects far more light (LRV 29 vs 8), opening up a space where Rookwood Dark Brown encloses it.
With LRVs of 8 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Debonair reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 8), opening up a space where Rookwood Dark Brown encloses it.
Lighter Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (12 vs 8) makes Homestead Brown the marginally brighter of the two.
Mulberry Silk reflects far more light (LRV 20 vs 8), opening up a space where Rookwood Dark Brown encloses it.
A 9-point LRV gap (17 vs 8) makes Tiki Hut the marginally brighter of the two.
A 12-point LRV gap (20 vs 8) makes Swing Brown the marginally brighter of the two.
Mocha reflects far more light (LRV 21 vs 8), opening up a space where Rookwood Dark Brown encloses it.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 8 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 8 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Rookwood Dark Brown reads slightly lighter (LRV 8 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 8 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.