ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 2806 and Valspar 3004-9A, ΔE 3.18 apart
Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Brown (SW 2806) and Valspar Muddy Mississippi (3004-9A) measure a delta-E of 3.18 apart. Rookwood Brown is 1.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Muddy Mississippi holds more color, chroma 22.6 against 19.9, so it grays out less in dim light. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Muddy Mississippi depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 12.0 rather than matching by name.
Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Brown and Valspar Muddy Mississippi are delta-E 3.18 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Brown and Valspar Muddy Mississippi is delta-E 3.18.
Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Brown is lighter than Valspar Muddy Mississippi by 1.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Rookwood Brown | Muddy Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 2806 | 3004-9A |
| Hex | #7F614A | #7D5D42 |
| Light reflectance | 13.6 | 12.0 |
| Undertone | orange | orange |
| Chroma | 19.9 | 22.6 |
| Hue angle | 63.6° | 65.4° |
| Color family | tan | tan |