Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Ashes |
| SKU | CA088 |
| Hex | #9C9285 |
| RGB | 156, 146, 133 |
| HSL | 34°, 10%, 57% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Rodda Ashes
Ashes sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Ashes 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
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Rodda colors
closest in the Rodda deckThe nearest shades to Ashes 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 #9C9285 in HSL space. Pair Ashes 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 Ashes Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ashes 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 CA088 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ashes
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Ashes is Keystone Gray (SW 7504). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Keystone Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Keystone Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ashes
Behr's nearest match is Greywood (HDC-CT-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ashes without repainting risk. See the full Greywood swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ashes
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Weimaraner (AF-155), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ashes without repainting risk. See the full Weimaraner swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ashes
The closest Valspar equivalent of Ashes is Coastal Villa (6005-2A). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.9 vs 29). If Valspar is your counter, order Coastal Villa and you'll get the same color. See the full Coastal Villa swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ashes
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Nut Shell (PPG14-02), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ashes without repainting risk. See the full Nut Shell swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ashes
At Glidden, the closest color to Ashes is Steeped Tea (PPG0999-4) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Steeped Tea swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ashes
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Ashes is Mission Brown (405-4DB). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Mission Brown and you'll get the same color. See the full Mission Brown swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ashes
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Ashes is Stacked Stone (HGSW 3464). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Stacked Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Stacked Stone swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ashes
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Countryside (DEGR27), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ashes without repainting risk. See the full Countryside swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Ashes
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Ashes. The nearest is Homebody (JG-136) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Homebody swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ashes
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Ashes is Charleston Gray (NO. 243) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Charleston Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ashes
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Ashes is Sultry Castle (0562) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ashes
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Ashes is Hammered (C2-889) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hammered swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Ashes
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Ashes. The nearest is Bond Street (BOND STREET) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Ashes
Backdrop has no exact twin of Ashes. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Ashes
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Ashes is Oat Latte (391446) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oat Latte swatch →