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Benjamin Moore Rural Earth

1239 · #5F5047 · LRV ~8.6

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Black Walnut (~99% proximity)

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

Closest tone to Rural Earth in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

8.6 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Dunn-Edwards: Black Walnut (DE6063), ~99% proximity; PPG: Cabin Fever (PPG1021-7), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Sarsaparilla (PPG1018-7), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Rookwood Dark Brown (SW 2808), ~96% proximity; Behr: Oak Creek (HDC-AC-07), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Hunting Boots (1001-9A), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sable (HGSW6083), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), ~86% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.