Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | China Clay |
| SKU | CA154 |
| Hex | #B0A692 |
| RGB | 176, 166, 146 |
| HSL | 40°, 16%, 63% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Rodda China Clay
China Clay sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
China Clay 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 China Clay 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 #B0A692 in HSL space. Pair China Clay 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 China Clay Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching China Clay 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 CA154 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of China Clay
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Ethereal Mood (SW 7639), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for China Clay without repainting risk. See the full Ethereal Mood swatch →
Behr Equivalent of China Clay
Behr's nearest match is Stone Walls (PPU8-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for China Clay without repainting risk. See the full Stone Walls swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of China Clay
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Rocky Beach (CSP-190), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for China Clay without repainting risk. See the full Rocky Beach swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of China Clay
Valspar has no exact twin of China Clay. The nearest is Afternoon Nap (T679) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.5 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Afternoon Nap swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of China Clay
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to China Clay is Aldabra (PPG14-28) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aldabra swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of China Clay
At Glidden, the closest color to China Clay is Whispering Willow (60YY 38/120) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whispering Willow swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of China Clay
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Principle Greige (420-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for China Clay without repainting risk. See the full Principle Greige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of China Clay
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Ethereal Mood (HGSW 7639), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for China Clay without repainting risk. See the full Ethereal Mood swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of China Clay
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to China Clay is River Birch (DEGR36) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full River Birch swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of China Clay
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to China Clay is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) 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 →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of China Clay
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of China Clay is Light Gray (NO. 17). At ΔE 0.49 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Light Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of China Clay
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of China Clay is Deep Marsh (0233). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Deep Marsh and you'll get the same color. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of China Clay
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Sedge (0226), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for China Clay without repainting risk. See the full Sedge swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of China Clay
At C2 Paint, the closest color to China Clay is Mortar (C2-814) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mortar swatch →
Clare Equivalent of China Clay
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of China Clay — the nearest deck color, Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78), is clearly different (ΔE 12.48). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA154 instead. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of China Clay
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of China Clay — the nearest deck color, Coda (CODA), is clearly different (ΔE 7.47). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA154 instead. See the full Coda swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of China Clay
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to China Clay is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of China Clay
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of China Clay — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 8.3). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA154 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of China Clay
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of China Clay — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 6.43). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA154 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of China Clay
Kompozit's nearest match is Sedge (0226), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for China Clay without repainting risk. See the full Sedge swatch →