ComparisonComparisonPPG 1112-7 and Sherwin-Williams SW 2843, ΔE 4.39 apart
PPG Russian Olive (1112-7) and Sherwin-Williams Roycroft Brass (SW 2843) measure a delta-E of 4.39 apart. Roycroft Brass is 2.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Russian Olive holds more color, chroma 19.3 against 16.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Russian Olive depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 13.0 rather than matching by name.
PPG Russian Olive and Sherwin-Williams Roycroft Brass are delta-E 4.39 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Russian Olive and Sherwin-Williams Roycroft Brass is delta-E 4.39.
Sherwin-Williams Roycroft Brass is lighter than PPG Russian Olive by 2.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Russian Olive | Roycroft Brass | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 1112-7 | SW 2843 |
| Hex | #726647 | #7A6A51 |
| Light reflectance | 13.0 | 15.1 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 19.3 | 16.5 |
| Hue angle | 90.7° | 82.1° |
| Color family | tan | tan |