Rodmell
Rodmell · #655862 · LRV 11 — warm magenta tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Nocturne Shade5
- 2Rodmell11
- 3Blue Nova17
- 4Gothic Purple24
What Color Is Rodmell, Really?
Rodmell reads as a warm magenta tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Annie Sloan Rodmell behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Rodmell
Rodmell works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
How Lighting Changes Rodmell
With an LRV of 11, Rodmell is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its magenta undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Rodmell are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Annie Sloan Rodmell directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | MidnightSW 6264 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.3 | 10 | Color page → |
| Behr | Preservation PlumPPU17-05 · Behr | 1.4 | 11 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | MythicCSP-510 · Benjamin Moore | 3.7 | 10 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Forge8004-48F · Valspar | 3.8 | 11 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Berry Brown50RR 11/049 · Glidden | 3.0 | 11 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Smoky Purple343-7DB · Dutch Boy | 4.3 | 10 | Color page → |
Similar Annie Sloan Colors
The nearest shades to Rodmell within Annie Sloan's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #655862 in HSL space. Pair Rodmell with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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