Portabello vs Rookwood Medium Brown paint color comparison

Portabello vs Rookwood Medium Brown

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. At LRV 21 vs 10, Portabello will read as the brighter of the two — a 11-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 16.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Portabello
Sherwin-Williams · 6102
LRV21.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6102
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Rookwood Medium Brown
Sherwin-Williams · 2807
LRV9.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number2807
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Portabello vs Rookwood Medium Brown Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Portabello on one side and Rookwood Medium Brown on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.