Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Agate |
| SKU | CA064 |
| Hex | #AE9988 |
| RGB | 174, 153, 136 |
| HSL | 27°, 19%, 61% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Rodda Agate
Agate sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Agate 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Rodda colors
closest in the Rodda deckThe nearest shades to Agate 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 #AE9988 in HSL space. Pair Agate 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 Agate Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Agate 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 CA064 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Agate
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Threshold Taupe (SW 7501), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Agate without repainting risk. See the full Threshold Taupe swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Agate
Behr's nearest match is Stone Brown (250F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Agate without repainting risk. See the full Stone Brown swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Agate
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Agate is Creekbed (1006) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Creekbed swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Agate
The closest Valspar equivalent of Agate is Desert at Dusk (M105). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.4 vs 34). If Valspar is your counter, order Desert at Dusk and you'll get the same color. See the full Desert at Dusk swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Agate
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Agate is Diversion (PPG1021-4) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Diversion swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Agate
At Glidden, the closest color to Agate is Diversion (PPG1021-4) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Diversion swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Agate
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Agate is Timber (411-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Timber swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Agate
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Agate is Kiln Dried (DET692) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kiln Dried swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Agate
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Dead Salmon (NO. 28), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Agate without repainting risk. See the full Dead Salmon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Agate
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Hopedale Beige (H121), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Agate without repainting risk. See the full Hopedale Beige swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Agate
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Village Crier (0190), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Agate without repainting risk. See the full Village Crier swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Agate
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Agate. The nearest is Scout (C2-826) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Scout swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Agate
At Backdrop, the closest color to Agate is Anita (BD-AN) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Agate
Kompozit's nearest match is Village Crier (0190), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Agate without repainting risk. See the full Village Crier swatch →