Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Dark Ages |
| SKU | R090 |
| Hex | #424547 |
| RGB | 66, 69, 71 |
| HSL | 204°, 4%, 27% |
| LRV | 6 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Black |
About Rodda Dark Ages
At LRV 6, Dark Ages is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Dark Ages earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Near-blacks like this are best as contrast — doors, trim, cabinets, window frames.
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 black 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 Dark Ages 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 #424547 in HSL space. Pair Dark Ages 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 Dark Ages Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dark Ages 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 R090 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dark Ages
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dark Ages is Iron Ore (SW 7069) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Iron Ore swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dark Ages
At Behr, the closest color to Dark Ages is Broadway (PPU18-20) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Broadway swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dark Ages
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Dark Ages is Graphite (1603). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 8 vs 6). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Graphite and you'll get the same color. See the full Graphite swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dark Ages
Valspar's nearest match is Muskeg Grey (4005-2C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6.5 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Dark Ages without repainting risk. See the full Muskeg Grey swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dark Ages
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Dark Ages is Onyx (PPG1011-7) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Onyx swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dark Ages
At Glidden, the closest color to Dark Ages is Deep Onyx (00NN 07/000) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Onyx swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dark Ages
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Dark Ages is Anchored Blue (434-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anchored Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dark Ages
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dark Ages is Carbonized (HGSW 1481) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carbonized swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dark Ages
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Stargazing (DE6336), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Dark Ages without repainting risk. See the full Stargazing swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dark Ages
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Dark Ages is Arches (JG-97) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arches swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dark Ages
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Dark Ages is Off-Black (NO. 57). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Off-Black and you'll get the same color. See the full Off-Black swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dark Ages
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Black Licorice (0529), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Dark Ages without repainting risk. See the full Black Licorice swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dark Ages
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Dark Ages is Subway (0536) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 8 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Subway swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dark Ages
C2 Paint's nearest match is Stout (C2-965), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Dark Ages without repainting risk. See the full Stout swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Dark Ages
At Clare, the closest color to Dark Ages is Blackish (PNT100-DP-54) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blackish swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Dark Ages
Portola Paints's nearest match is Black Sky (BLACK SKY), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Dark Ages without repainting risk. See the full Black Sky swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Dark Ages
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Dark Ages — the nearest deck color, Aubusson Blue (AUBUSSON BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 7.95). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Rodda R090 instead. See the full Aubusson Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Dark Ages
Backdrop has no exact twin of Dark Ages. The nearest is After Hours (BD-AH) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full After Hours swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Dark Ages
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Dark Ages. The nearest is Charcoal (285144) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 4 vs 6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charcoal swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dark Ages
At Kompozit, the closest color to Dark Ages is Subway (0536) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Subway swatch →