ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 1239 and Sherwin-Williams SW 2808, ΔE 1.93 apart
Benjamin Moore Rural Earth (1239) and Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Dark Brown (SW 2808) measure a delta-E of 1.93 apart. Rural Earth is 1.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 8.9 and 10.5. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Rookwood Dark Brown depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 8.1 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Rural Earth and Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Dark Brown are delta-E 1.93 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Rural Earth and Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Dark Brown is delta-E 1.93.
Benjamin Moore Rural Earth is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Dark Brown by 1.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Rural Earth | Rookwood Dark Brown | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 1239 | SW 2808 |
| Hex | #5F5047 | #5F4D43 |
| Light reflectance | 9.7 | 8.1 |
| Undertone | orange undertone | orange undertone |
| Chroma | 8.9 | 10.5 |
| Hue angle | 58.7° | 56.3° |
| Color family | black | black |