Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Rookwood Amber |
| SKU | SW 2817 |
| Hex | #C08650 |
| RGB | 192, 134, 80 |
| HSL | 29°, 47%, 53% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Amber
Rookwood Amber sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Rookwood Amber is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Rookwood Amber within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #C08650 in HSL space. Pair Rookwood Amber with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Amber Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rookwood Amber from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 2817 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Rookwood Amber
Behr's nearest match is Butter Rum (PPU4-03), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rookwood Amber without repainting risk. See the full Butter Rum swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rookwood Amber
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Butterscotch Sundae (1147), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rookwood Amber without repainting risk. See the full Butterscotch Sundae swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rookwood Amber
At Valspar, the closest color to Rookwood Amber is Corner Café (3003-7C) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28.1 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Corner Café swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rookwood Amber
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rookwood Amber is Broomstick (PPG16-19) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Broomstick swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rookwood Amber
At Glidden, the closest color to Rookwood Amber is Bright Copper Coin (80YR 29/371) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bright Copper Coin swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rookwood Amber
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Rookwood Amber. The nearest is Topaz Gemstone (312-5DB) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Topaz Gemstone swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rookwood Amber
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Rookwood Amber. The nearest is Fall Foliage (DE5257) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fall Foliage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rookwood Amber
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Rookwood Amber is Wet Sand (NO. 46) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wet Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rookwood Amber
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Beeswax Candle (0991), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rookwood Amber without repainting risk. See the full Beeswax Candle swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rookwood Amber
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Butterscotch Glaze (0990), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rookwood Amber without repainting risk. See the full Butterscotch Glaze swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rookwood Amber
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Rookwood Amber. The nearest is Frida (C2-602) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Frida swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Rookwood Amber
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Rookwood Amber. The nearest is Bandelier (BANDELIER) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bandelier swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Rookwood Amber
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Rookwood Amber. The nearest is Terracotta (398640) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rookwood Amber
Kompozit's nearest match is Butterscotch Glaze (0990), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rookwood Amber without repainting risk. See the full Butterscotch Glaze swatch →