Brandy
CA226 · #905B47 · LRV 14 — warm red tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Burnt Cinnamon9
- 2Brandy14
- 3Caramelized35
- 4Venetian Plaster42
What Color Is Brandy, Really?
Brandy reads as a warm red tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Rodda CA226 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Brandy
Brandy works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
How Lighting Changes Brandy
With an LRV of 14, Brandy is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Brandy are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Rodda CA226 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Rookwood Terra CottaSW 2803 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.5 | 14 | Color page → |
| Behr | ArtisanPPU3-18 · Behr | 1.4 | 14 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Pumice Stone1197 · Benjamin Moore | 0.0 | 14 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Italian Roast2004-7A · Valspar | 2.7 | 13.4 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Spiced CiderPPG1068-7 · PPG / Glidden | 2.6 | 14 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Spiced CiderPPG1068-7 · Glidden | 2.2 | 14 | Color page → |
Similar Rodda Colors
The nearest shades to Brandy within Rodda's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #905B47 in HSL space. Pair Brandy with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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