Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Chiseled Shale |
| SKU | R044 |
| Hex | #BCB8AE |
| RGB | 188, 184, 174 |
| HSL | 43°, 9%, 71% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Rodda Chiseled Shale
Chiseled Shale sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Chiseled Shale 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 Chiseled Shale 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 #BCB8AE in HSL space. Pair Chiseled Shale 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 Chiseled Shale Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Chiseled Shale 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 R044 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Chiseled Shale
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Chiseled Shale is Mindful Gray (SW 7016). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Mindful Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Mindful Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Chiseled Shale
The closest Behr equivalent of Chiseled Shale is Glasgow Fog (HDC-NT-06G). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). If Behr is your counter, order Glasgow Fog and you'll get the same color. See the full Glasgow Fog swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Chiseled Shale
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Chiseled Shale is Thunder (AF-685). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Thunder and you'll get the same color. See the full Thunder swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Chiseled Shale
Valspar's nearest match is Frappe (6003-1B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.58). It runs slightly darker (LRV 47.1 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chiseled Shale without repainting risk. See the full Frappe swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Chiseled Shale
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chiseled Shale without repainting risk. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Chiseled Shale
The closest Glidden equivalent of Chiseled Shale is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). If Glidden is your counter, order Ghost Writer and you'll get the same color. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Chiseled Shale
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Chiseled Shale is Comfortable Gray (443-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Comfortable Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Chiseled Shale
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Chiseled Shale is Mindful Gray (HGSW 3476). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Mindful Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Mindful Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Chiseled Shale
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Chiseled Shale is Stoneware Clay (DEGR16). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Stoneware Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Stoneware Clay swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Chiseled Shale
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Sunday Stroll (JG-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chiseled Shale without repainting risk. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Chiseled Shale
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Chiseled Shale. The nearest is Light Blue (NO. 22) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Light Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Chiseled Shale
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Light Lichen (0211), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chiseled Shale without repainting risk. See the full Light Lichen swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Chiseled Shale
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Chiseled Shale is Light Lichen (0211) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Lichen swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Chiseled Shale
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Chiseled Shale is Filament (C2-798) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Filament swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Chiseled Shale
Clare has no exact twin of Chiseled Shale. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Chiseled Shale
The closest Portola Paints equivalent of Chiseled Shale is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). If Portola Paints is your counter, order Piano Room and you'll get the same color. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Chiseled Shale
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Chiseled Shale — the nearest deck color, Paloma (PALOMA), is clearly different (ΔE 5.97). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Rodda R044 instead. See the full Paloma swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Chiseled Shale
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Chiseled Shale — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 10.91). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Rodda R044 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Chiseled Shale
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Chiseled Shale — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 7.9). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Rodda R044 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Chiseled Shale
At Kompozit, the closest color to Chiseled Shale is Light Lichen (0211) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Lichen swatch →