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Benjamin Moore Rural Earth

1239 · #5F5047 · LRV 8.6

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Black Walnut is a 99% match

Rural Earth (1239) is a deep brown from Benjamin Moore with a moderate peach undertone. Its LRV is about 8.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Black Walnut (99% match).

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LRV

8.6 · Very dark

Undertone

Peach · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

1239

HEX

#5F5047

RGB

95, 80, 71

HSL

22°, 14%, 33%

Family

Browns

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Rural Earth FAQ

What undertone does Rural Earth have?

Rural Earth is a deep brown with a moderate peach undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Rural Earth?

Rural Earth has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Rural Earth in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Black Walnut (DE6063), 99%; PPG: Cabin Fever (PPG1021-7), 97%; Glidden: Sarsaparilla (PPG1018-7), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Rookwood Dark Brown (SW 2808), 96%; Behr: Oak Creek (HDC-AC-07), 96%; Valspar: Hunting Boots (1001-9A), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sable (HGSW6083), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), 86%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Rural Earth?

The HEX code of Rural Earth (1239) is #5F5047, RGB 95, 80, 71. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.