Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Aberdeen |
| SKU | R051 |
| Hex | #9D8B51 |
| RGB | 157, 139, 81 |
| HSL | 46°, 32%, 47% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Rodda Aberdeen
Aberdeen sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Aberdeen is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Rodda colors
closest in the Rodda deckThe nearest shades to Aberdeen 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 #9D8B51 in HSL space. Pair Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Aberdeen 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 R051 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aberdeen
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Aberdeen is Tupelo Tree (SW 6417) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tupelo Tree swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Aberdeen
At Behr, the closest color to Aberdeen is Garden Salt Green (S320-6) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garden Salt Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Aberdeen
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Aberdeen is Thyme (2148-20) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thyme swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Aberdeen
At Valspar, the closest color to Aberdeen is Rolling Prairie (6007-4B) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25.2 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rolling Prairie swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Aberdeen
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Aberdeen is Safari Scene (PPG11-06). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Safari Scene and you'll get the same color. See the full Safari Scene swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Aberdeen
The closest Glidden equivalent of Aberdeen is Safari Scene (PPG11-06). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). If Glidden is your counter, order Safari Scene and you'll get the same color. See the full Safari Scene swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Aberdeen
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Aberdeen is Swamp Grass (322-5DB). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Swamp Grass and you'll get the same color. See the full Swamp Grass swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aberdeen
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Aberdeen is Green Gum Tree (HGSW 2223) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Gum Tree swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Aberdeen
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Serpentine (DE5502), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Aberdeen without repainting risk. See the full Serpentine swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Aberdeen
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Aberdeen. The nearest is Saffron Valley (0872) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Saffron Valley swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Aberdeen
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Aberdeen is Sabo Garden (0402) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sabo Garden swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Aberdeen
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Aberdeen is Komodo (C2-664) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Komodo swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Aberdeen
At Kompozit, the closest color to Aberdeen is Sabo Garden (0402) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sabo Garden swatch →