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.
Ref. #605148 · 1239
Rural Earth
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Rural Earth Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Rural Earth Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Rural Earth.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rural Earth's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.