Rookwood Medium Brown
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Rookwood Medium Brown (2807) is a standout Orange in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 10 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#6E5241
LRV
9.73
Rookwood Medium Brown in Real Rooms
Rookwood Medium Brown has a low LRV of 9.73 — 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 kitchen, misc, house and front door.
2 Kitchen Photos
For smaller kitchens, Rookwood Medium Brown can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.
Kitchen cabinets painted in Rookwood Medium Brown anchor the space with warmth.
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Cabinet storage painted Rookwood Medium Brown brings earthy sophistication to kitchens.
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2 Misc Photos
In walk-in closets or pantries, Rookwood Medium Brown provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.
Wall paint in Rookwood Medium Brown adds depth and grounding warmth.
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Painted walls in Rookwood Medium Brown create cozy, inviting rooms.
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5 House Photos
For coastal or high-exposure homes, Rookwood Medium Brown is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.
House exterior in Rookwood Medium Brown offers warm, timeless appeal.
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Siding finished in Rookwood Medium Brown gives homes a rich, welcoming presence.
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Wood siding painted Rookwood Medium Brown enhances traditional architectural details.
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Exterior walls in Rookwood Medium Brown create understated, classic elegance.
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Home facade in Rookwood Medium Brown provides warm, enduring visual appeal.
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1 Front Door Photo
There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Rookwood Medium Brown. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.
Garage door painted Rookwood Medium Brown complements warm exterior tones.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 36 vs 10, Mesa Tan is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 12 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 10 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 10 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 10 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 11 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Riverway reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Glass Bead reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 10), opening up a space where Rookwood Medium Brown encloses it.
At LRV 29 vs 10, Morning at Sea is decisively the brighter choice.
A 4-point LRV gap (10 vs 6) makes Rookwood Medium Brown the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 34 vs 10, Debonair is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Lighter Colors
Nuthatch reads slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 11-point LRV gap (21 vs 10) makes Portabello the marginally brighter of the two.
Moroccan Brown reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 23 vs 10, Rookwood Clay is decisively the brighter choice.
Caraïbe reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (10 vs 2) makes Rookwood Medium Brown the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Rookwood Medium Brown reads slightly lighter (LRV 10 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.