Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Cumin |
| SKU | CA144 |
| Hex | #9C8973 |
| RGB | 156, 137, 115 |
| HSL | 32°, 17%, 53% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Rodda Cumin
Cumin sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Cumin 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 by brand
14 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Rodda colors
closest in the Rodda deckThe nearest shades to Cumin 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 #9C8973 in HSL space. Pair Cumin 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 Cumin Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cumin 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 CA144 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cumin
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cumin is Sawdust (SW 6158) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sawdust swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cumin
At Behr, the closest color to Cumin is Toffee Crunch (700D-5) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Toffee Crunch swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cumin
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Cumin is Woodacres (1020) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Woodacres swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cumin
Valspar's nearest match is Stone Manor (6006-2A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.1 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cumin without repainting risk. See the full Stone Manor swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cumin
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cumin is Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roasted Chestnut swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cumin
At Glidden, the closest color to Cumin is Dark Legacy Gold (20YY 24/177) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dark Legacy Gold swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cumin
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cumin is Lodgepole Pine (HGSW 3213) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lodgepole Pine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cumin
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Cumin. The nearest is Tawny Owl (DET640) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tawny Owl swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cumin
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Cumin is Drab (NO. 41) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drab swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cumin
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Cumin. The nearest is Weaver's Tool (0177) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Weaver's Tool swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cumin
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Cumin. The nearest is Cumin (C2-888) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cumin swatch →