Exquisite
R111 · #7E746C · LRV 19 — warm red-orange tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Nocturne8
- 2Secluded Green14
- 3Exquisite19
- 4Dorian Gray39
- 5Mindful Gray48
What Color Is Exquisite, Really?
Exquisite reads as a warm red-orange tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Rodda R111 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Exquisite
Exquisite works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
How Lighting Changes Exquisite
With an LRV of 19, Exquisite is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Exquisite are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Rodda R111 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Carriage StoneSW 9614 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.7 | 18 | Color page → |
| Behr | Rooftop GardenQE-38 · Behr | 2.7 | 18 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Gargoyle1546 · Benjamin Moore | 4.0 | 19 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Chain LinkT581 · Valspar | 2.7 | 18.8 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Tattle TailPPG1019-6 · PPG / Glidden | 1.4 | 18 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Fauna Brown10YY 18/074 · Glidden | 1.0 | 18 | Color page → |
Similar Rodda Colors
The nearest shades to Exquisite within Rodda's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #7E746C in HSL space. Pair Exquisite with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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