Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Basil |
| SKU | CA143 |
| Hex | #A2947E |
| RGB | 162, 148, 126 |
| HSL | 37°, 16%, 56% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Rodda Basil
Basil sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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.
Basil 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
17 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Rodda colors
closest in the Rodda deckThe nearest shades to Basil 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 #A2947E in HSL space. Pair Basil 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 Basil Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Basil 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 CA143 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Basil
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Urban Jungle (SW 9117), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Basil without repainting risk. See the full Urban Jungle swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Basil
Behr's nearest match is Bridle Path (ECC-43-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Basil without repainting risk. See the full Bridle Path swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Basil
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Basil is Beige Gray (ES-51). At ΔE 0.41 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 41 vs 30). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Beige Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Beige Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Basil
At Valspar, the closest color to Basil is Wild Mushroom (3007-9C) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31.7 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Mushroom swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Basil
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Basil is Rapid Rock (PPG15-19) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rapid Rock swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Basil
At Glidden, the closest color to Basil is Rapid Rock (PPG15-19) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rapid Rock swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Basil
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Bay Harbor Dock (417-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Basil without repainting risk. See the full Bay Harbor Dock swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Basil
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Carrollton Khaki (HGSW 3184), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Basil without repainting risk. See the full Carrollton Khaki swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Basil
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Weather Board (DE6222), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Basil without repainting risk. See the full Weather Board swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Basil
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Whipcord (0338), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Basil without repainting risk. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Basil
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Basil is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Basil
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Basil is Kalamazoo (C2-907) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kalamazoo swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Basil
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Basil. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Basil
At Backdrop, the closest color to Basil is Anita (BD-AN) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30) 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 Basil
At Kompozit, the closest color to Basil is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →