Fallen Fir
R071 · #767A72 · LRV 19 — neutral with no strong undertone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Black Fox7
- 2Pewter Green12
- 3Fallen Fir19
- 4Stardew43
- 5Quietude48
What Color Is Fallen Fir, Really?
Fallen Fir reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Rodda R071 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Fallen Fir
Fallen Fir works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
How Lighting Changes Fallen Fir
With an LRV of 19, Fallen Fir is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Fallen Fir 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 R071 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 | Westchester GraySW 2849 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.8 | 19 | Color page → |
| Behr | In The WoodsT17-13 · Behr | 1.5 | 18 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Amherst GrayHC-167 · Benjamin Moore | 2.4 | 19 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Sage Slate8004-32F · Valspar | 1.2 | 19 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Thyme GreenPPG1128-6 · PPG / Glidden | 3.3 | 19 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Thyme GreenPPG1128-6 · Glidden | 3.9 | 19 | Color page → |
Similar Rodda Colors
The nearest shades to Fallen Fir 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 #767A72 in HSL space. Pair Fallen Fir with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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