Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Barley |
| SKU | CA052 |
| Hex | #C2AB93 |
| RGB | 194, 171, 147 |
| HSL | 31°, 28%, 67% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Rodda Barley
Barley sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Barley 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Rodda colors
closest in the Rodda deckThe nearest shades to Barley 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 #C2AB93 in HSL space. Pair Barley 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 Barley Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Barley 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 CA052 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Barley
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Antler Velvet (SW 9111), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barley without repainting risk. See the full Antler Velvet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Barley
At Behr, the closest color to Barley is Riviera Beach (PPU7-07) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Riviera Beach swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Barley
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Barley is Venetian Portico (AF-185) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Venetian Portico swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Barley
Valspar's nearest match is Brown Owl (M136), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41.3 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barley without repainting risk. See the full Brown Owl swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Barley
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Barley is Kangaroo (PPG1078-4). 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 44 vs 43). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Kangaroo and you'll get the same color. See the full Kangaroo swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Barley
Glidden's nearest match is Highland Plains Neutral (10YY 41/175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barley without repainting risk. See the full Highland Plains Neutral swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Barley
Dutch Boy's nearest match is 10 Gallon Hat (413-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barley without repainting risk. See the full 10 Gallon Hat swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Barley
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Tangled Tan (HGSW 3155), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barley without repainting risk. See the full Tangled Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Barley
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Trail Dust (DE6123), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barley without repainting risk. See the full Trail Dust swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Barley
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Barley. The nearest is Embossed Letter (JG-106) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Barley
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Barley is Smoked Trout (NO. 60) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoked Trout swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Barley
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is 3am Latte (0175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barley without repainting risk. See the full 3am Latte swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Barley
Hirshfield's's nearest match is 3am Latte (0175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barley without repainting risk. See the full 3am Latte swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Barley
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Barley is Epicure (C2-829) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Epicure swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Barley
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Barley. The nearest is Havana (HAVANA) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Havana swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Barley
Kompozit's nearest match is 3am Latte (0175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barley without repainting risk. See the full 3am Latte swatch →