Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Bay Leaf |
| SKU | CA142 |
| Hex | #A99F8F |
| RGB | 169, 159, 143 |
| HSL | 37°, 13%, 61% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Rodda Bay Leaf
Bay Leaf sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Bay Leaf 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 Bay Leaf 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 #A99F8F in HSL space. Pair Bay Leaf 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 Bay Leaf Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bay Leaf 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 CA142 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bay Leaf
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Intellectual Gray (SW 7045), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bay Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Intellectual Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bay Leaf
Behr's nearest match is Jackal (T12-12), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bay Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Jackal swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bay Leaf
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is River Reflections (1552), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bay Leaf without repainting risk. See the full River Reflections swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bay Leaf
Valspar's nearest match is Gray Silt (6002-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.9 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bay Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Gray Silt swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bay Leaf
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Bay Leaf is Stonehenge Greige (PPG1024-5). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Stonehenge Greige and you'll get the same color. See the full Stonehenge Greige swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bay Leaf
The closest Glidden equivalent of Bay Leaf is Stonehenge Greige (PPG1024-5). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). If Glidden is your counter, order Stonehenge Greige and you'll get the same color. See the full Stonehenge Greige swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bay Leaf
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Poised Neutral (440-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bay Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Poised Neutral swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bay Leaf
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Intellectual Gray (HGSW 3485), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bay Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Intellectual Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bay Leaf
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Feldspar (DEGR31), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bay Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Feldspar swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bay Leaf
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Bay Leaf is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bay Leaf
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Bay Leaf is Young Colt (0198). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Young Colt and you'll get the same color. See the full Young Colt swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bay Leaf
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Bay Leaf is Wood Shadow (0205). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Wood Shadow and you'll get the same color. See the full Wood Shadow swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bay Leaf
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Bay Leaf is Aggregate (C2-956) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aggregate swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Bay Leaf
The closest Portola Paints equivalent of Bay Leaf is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). If Portola Paints is your counter, order La Catedral and you'll get the same color. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Bay Leaf
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Bay Leaf. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Bay Leaf
Backdrop's nearest match is Carry the Two (BD-CT), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bay Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bay Leaf
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Bay Leaf is Wood Shadow (0205). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Kompozit is your counter, order Wood Shadow and you'll get the same color. See the full Wood Shadow swatch →