Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Abalone |
| SKU | CA063 |
| Hex | #B9A695 |
| RGB | 185, 166, 149 |
| HSL | 28°, 20%, 65% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Rodda Abalone
Abalone sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Abalone is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Rodda colors
closest in the Rodda deckThe nearest shades to Abalone within Rodda's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B9A695 in HSL space. Pair Abalone with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Rodda Abalone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Abalone from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Rodda CA063 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Abalone
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Abalone is Smoky Beige (SW 9087). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Smoky Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Smoky Beige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Abalone
Behr's nearest match is Brown Teepee (700D-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Abalone without repainting risk. See the full Brown Teepee swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Abalone
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Cotswold (AF-150), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Abalone without repainting risk. See the full Cotswold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Abalone
The closest Valspar equivalent of Abalone is Gentry Gray (V133-4). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.6 vs 40). If Valspar is your counter, order Gentry Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Gentry Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Abalone
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is El Capitan (PPG1020-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Abalone without repainting risk. See the full El Capitan swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Abalone
The closest Glidden equivalent of Abalone is El Capitan (PPG1020-4). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Glidden is your counter, order El Capitan and you'll get the same color. See the full El Capitan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Abalone
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Abalone is Sanded Grout (412-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sanded Grout swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Abalone
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Abalone is Tweed Jacket (HGSW 3095). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Tweed Jacket and you'll get the same color. See the full Tweed Jacket swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Abalone
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Abalone. The nearest is Frontier Land (DE6074) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Frontier Land swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Abalone
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Abalone is Rustic Oak (JG-110) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Abalone
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Smoked Trout (NO. 60), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Abalone without repainting risk. See the full Smoked Trout swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Abalone
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Abalone. The nearest is Cozy Cover (0140) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cozy Cover swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Abalone
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Abalone is Macadamia Brown (0184) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Abalone
C2 Paint's nearest match is Mesa (C2-813), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Abalone without repainting risk. See the full Mesa swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Abalone
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Abalone. The nearest is Havana (HAVANA) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Havana swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Abalone
At Kompozit, the closest color to Abalone is Macadamia Brown (0184) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →