Cup o' Java vs Rookwood Dark Brown
Where Cup o' Java belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Rookwood Dark Brown is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Cup o' Java belongs to the beige-pink family and Rookwood Dark Brown to the beige-greige family. Cup o' Java (LRV 11) reflects noticeably more light than Rookwood Dark Brown (LRV 8), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cup o' Java runs red while Rookwood Dark Brown is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 4.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Cup o' Java vs Rookwood Dark Brown Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cup o' Java on one side and Rookwood Dark Brown on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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