Artisan White
CA013 · #F4EFE4 · LRV 86 — near-white with a hint of color, very light — near-white, broadens small spaces.
- 1First Star69
- 2Classic Gray74
- 3Artisan White86
- 4Chantilly Lace91
- 5Ultra Pure White97
What Color Is Artisan White, Really?
Artisan White reads as a near-white with a hint of color — very light — near-white, broadens small spaces. The notes below cover how Rodda CA013 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Artisan White
Artisan White shines on ceilings, trim and in small or low-light rooms where you need to stretch the light — and as a calm whole-home backdrop. As a white, it's a natural for trim, ceilings and cabinets, and a clean backdrop for art.
How Lighting Changes Artisan White
Artisan White is very light — LRV 86, close to white. It opens up small or dim rooms and keeps walls feeling airy. 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. In north light it can read slightly cooler; a warm white trim alongside keeps it from going clinical.
Most complaints about Artisan White 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 Rodda CA013 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 | WhitetailSW 7103 · Sherwin-Williams | 0.0 | 86 | Color page → |
| Behr | MarshmallowPPH-18 · Behr | 0.8 | 87 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Pink Damask890 · Benjamin Moore | 1.2 | 85 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Wings of an AngelV153 · Valspar | 0.5 | 85.7 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Crumb CookiePPG18-01 · PPG / Glidden | 2.0 | 87 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Floral White61YY 85/050 · Glidden | 0.9 | 85 | Color page → |
Similar Rodda Colors
The nearest shades to Artisan White within Rodda'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 #F4EFE4 in HSL space. Pair Artisan White with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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