Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Bohemian Earth |
| SKU | CA170 |
| Hex | #B1B29E |
| RGB | 177, 178, 158 |
| HSL | 63°, 11%, 66% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Rodda Bohemian Earth
Bohemian Earth sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Bohemian Earth is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
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 gray 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
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Similar Rodda colors
closest in the Rodda deckThe nearest shades to Bohemian Earth 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 #B1B29E in HSL space. Pair Bohemian Earth 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 Bohemian Earth Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bohemian Earth 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 CA170 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bohemian Earth
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Cascade Green (SW 66), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Bohemian Earth without repainting risk. See the full Cascade Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bohemian Earth
At Behr, the closest color to Bohemian Earth is Desert Sandstorm (BXC-43) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desert Sandstorm swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bohemian Earth
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Bohemian Earth is Ferndale Green (ES-43) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ferndale Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bohemian Earth
Valspar has no exact twin of Bohemian Earth. The nearest is Green Trellis (5006-3C) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43.3 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Green Trellis swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bohemian Earth
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Bohemian Earth is Gargoyle (PPG1127-4) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gargoyle swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bohemian Earth
At Glidden, the closest color to Bohemian Earth is Gargoyle (PPG1127-4) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gargoyle swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bohemian Earth
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Bohemian Earth is Foggy Gray (424-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Foggy Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bohemian Earth
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Bohemian Earth. The nearest is Sunbleached Pine (DESS42) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sunbleached Pine swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bohemian Earth
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Bohemian Earth is Early Riser (JG-59) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Early Riser swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bohemian Earth
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is French Gray (NO. 18), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Bohemian Earth without repainting risk. See the full French Gray swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bohemian Earth
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Bohemian Earth. The nearest is Missing Link (C2-894) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Missing Link swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Bohemian Earth
At Clare, the closest color to Bohemian Earth is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Bohemian Earth
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Bohemian Earth. The nearest is Aberdeen (ABERDEEN) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Bohemian Earth
Backdrop has no exact twin of Bohemian Earth. The nearest is Le Freak (BD-LF) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 35 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Bohemian Earth
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Bohemian Earth. The nearest is Tate Green (371674) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 38 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tate Green swatch →