Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Anise |
| SKU | CA155 |
| Hex | #A09A87 |
| RGB | 160, 154, 135 |
| HSL | 46°, 12%, 58% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Rodda Anise
Anise sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Anise 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
18 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
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Rodda colors
closest in the Rodda deckThe nearest shades to Anise 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 #A09A87 in HSL space. Pair Anise 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 Anise Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Anise 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 CA155 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Anise
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Anise is At Ease Soldier (SW 9127). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order At Ease Soldier and you'll get the same color. See the full At Ease Soldier swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Anise
At Behr, the closest color to Anise is Moon Rock (QE-58) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moon Rock swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Anise
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Anise is River Gorge Gray (1537). 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 32 vs 32). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order River Gorge Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full River Gorge Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Anise
At Valspar, the closest color to Anise is Tornado Watch (6002-2A) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tornado Watch swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Anise
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Anise. The nearest is Gray By Me (PPG1008-4) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gray By Me swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Anise
Glidden has no exact twin of Anise. The nearest is Gray By Me (PPG1008-4) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gray By Me swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Anise
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Anise. The nearest is Dusky Gray (439-3DB) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dusky Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Anise
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Anise. The nearest is Wooden Peg (DE6215) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wooden Peg swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Anise
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Antiquing (JG-128), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Anise without repainting risk. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Anise
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Anise. The nearest is Lichen (NO. 19) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lichen swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Anise
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Anise. The nearest is Trenton Taupe (H113) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Trenton Taupe swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Anise
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Anise is Orestes (0379) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orestes swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Anise
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Anise is Sea Salt (C2-890) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sea Salt swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Anise
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Anise is Bronson (BRONSON) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bronson swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Anise
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Anise is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Linen swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Anise
At Kompozit, the closest color to Anise is Orestes (0379) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orestes swatch →