ComparisonComparisonPPG 1072-6 and Sherwin-Williams SW 2806, ΔE 5.21 apart
PPG Suede Leather (1072-6) and Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Brown (SW 2806) measure a delta-E of 5.21 apart. They sit within 1.4 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 18.2 and 19.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Rookwood Brown depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 13.6 rather than matching by name.
PPG Suede Leather and Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Brown are delta-E 5.21 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Suede Leather and Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Brown is delta-E 5.21.
PPG Suede Leather is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Brown by 1.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Suede Leather | Rookwood Brown | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 1072-6 | SW 2806 |
| Hex | #896757 | #7F614A |
| Light reflectance | 15.0 | 13.6 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 18.2 | 19.9 |
| Hue angle | 51.7° | 63.6° |
| Color family | tan | tan |