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Rural Earth

9%LRV Value
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Rural Earth 1239 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #605148, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Black Walnut from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Rural Earth Technical Profile

HEX Code#605148
RGB96, 81, 72
LRV8.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Rural Earth in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Rural Earth in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreRural Earth
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBlack Walnut

Black Walnut

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Rawhide

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Authentic Brown

PPG

Nearly identical

Warm Pumpernickel

Behr

Nearly identical

Cabin Plank

Valspar

Nearly identical

Heritage Brown

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Rookwood Dark Brown

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Rawhide

Vista Paint

Very similar

Bittersweet Brown

Kilz

Very similar

Clay .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

Pearl Beige

RAL

Visible difference

Tanner's Brown

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Rural Earth

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Rural Earth

#605148

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#837E58

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Rural Earth

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Shadow Wood

Complement

Volute

Rural Earth Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Flower Pot

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Napa Vineyards

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Electric Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Rural Earth.

Branchport Brown

Benjamin Moore · HC-72

#61524B

French Press

Benjamin Moore · AF-170

#604E44

Dark

Benjamin Moore · CSP-270

#645043

Hasbrouck Brown

Benjamin Moore · HC-71

#664D44

Clinton Brown

Benjamin Moore · HC-67

#66564B

Silhouette

Benjamin Moore · AF-655

#58514D

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Intercoastal Gray

Behr · MQ5-23

#A5B0B9

Paving Stones

Behr · PPF-16

#CBCCC4

Rookwood Blue Green

Sherwin-Williams · 2811

#738478

Jade Frost

PPG · 50GY 53/033

#BFC3BF

Roasted Sepia

Valspar · 6006-2C

#645B4F

Barrymore

Vista Paint · 7192

#9A96B0

Rural Earth — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Rural Earth have?
Rural Earth by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rural Earth in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rural Earth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rural Earth are Black Walnut by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Rawhide by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Authentic Brown by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rural Earth's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Rural Earth?
Rural Earth has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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