Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Caraway |
| SKU | CA113 |
| Hex | #C5AA8F |
| RGB | 197, 170, 143 |
| HSL | 30°, 32%, 67% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Rodda Caraway
Caraway 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.
Caraway 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 at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Rodda colors
closest in the Rodda deckThe nearest shades to Caraway 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 #C5AA8F in HSL space. Pair Caraway 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 Caraway Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Caraway 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 CA113 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Caraway
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Caraway is Beige Intenso (SW 9096). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Beige Intenso and you'll get the same color. See the full Beige Intenso swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Caraway
At Behr, the closest color to Caraway is Fox Hill (ECC-42-1) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fox Hill swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Caraway
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Palm Desert Tan (1123), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Caraway without repainting risk. See the full Palm Desert Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Caraway
Valspar's nearest match is Uncommon Coir (V088-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41.5 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Caraway without repainting risk. See the full Uncommon Coir swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Caraway
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Caraway is Yosemite Trailhead (PPG15-04). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Yosemite Trailhead and you'll get the same color. See the full Yosemite Trailhead swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Caraway
Glidden's nearest match is Yosemite Trailhead (PPG15-04), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Caraway without repainting risk. See the full Yosemite Trailhead swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Caraway
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Caraway is Perfect Beige (415-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.83, 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 Perfect Beige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Caraway
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Caraway is Trailside Tan (HGSW 3125). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Trailside Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Trailside Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Caraway
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Caraway. The nearest is Egyptian Sand (DE6207) at ΔE 4.09 — 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 Egyptian Sand swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Caraway
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Caraway. The nearest is Embossed Letter (JG-106) at ΔE 4.88 — 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 Caraway
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Caraway. The nearest is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) at ΔE 4.81 — 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 Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Caraway
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Caraway is 3am Latte (0175) — very close at ΔE 2.67, 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 3am Latte swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Caraway
Hirshfield's's nearest match is 3am Latte (0175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Caraway without repainting risk. See the full 3am Latte swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Caraway
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Caraway is Epicure (C2-829) — very close at ΔE 3.36, 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 →
Clare Equivalent of Caraway
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Caraway — the nearest deck color, Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76), is clearly different (ΔE 11.21). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA113 instead. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Caraway
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Caraway — the nearest deck color, Havana (HAVANA), is clearly different (ΔE 5.12). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA113 instead. See the full Havana swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Caraway
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Caraway — the nearest deck color, Versailles (VERSAILLES), is clearly different (ΔE 8.68). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA113 instead. See the full Versailles swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Caraway
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Caraway — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 12.13). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA113 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Caraway
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Caraway — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 13.57). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA113 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Caraway
Kompozit's nearest match is 3am Latte (0175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Caraway without repainting risk. See the full 3am Latte swatch →