Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Fennel Seed |
| SKU | CA150 |
| Hex | #9A8A6E |
| RGB | 154, 138, 110 |
| HSL | 38°, 18%, 52% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Rodda Fennel Seed
Fennel Seed 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.
Fennel Seed 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 Fennel Seed 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 #9A8A6E in HSL space. Pair Fennel Seed 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 Fennel Seed Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fennel Seed 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 CA150 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fennel Seed
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Sawdust (SW 6158), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fennel Seed without repainting risk. See the full Sawdust swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Fennel Seed
At Behr, the closest color to Fennel Seed is Urban Safari (PPU8-04) — very close at ΔE 2.46, 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 Urban Safari swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fennel Seed
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Fennel Seed is Smoky Ash (986) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Ash swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Fennel Seed
Valspar has no exact twin of Fennel Seed. The nearest is Stone Manor (6006-2A) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.1 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stone Manor swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Fennel Seed
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Fennel Seed is Iced Cappuccino (PPG1099-6) — very close at ΔE 2.01, 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 Iced Cappuccino swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Fennel Seed
At Glidden, the closest color to Fennel Seed is Iced Cappuccino (PPG1099-6) — very close at ΔE 2.23, 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 Iced Cappuccino swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fennel Seed
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Fennel Seed. The nearest is Pine Moss (321-6DB) at ΔE 3.55 — 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 Pine Moss swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fennel Seed
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Lodgepole Pine (HGSW 3213), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fennel Seed without repainting risk. See the full Lodgepole Pine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fennel Seed
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Tawny Owl (DET640), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fennel Seed without repainting risk. See the full Tawny Owl swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Fennel Seed
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Fennel Seed — the nearest deck color, Garden Party (JG-53), is clearly different (ΔE 6.85). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA150 instead. See the full Garden Party swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Fennel Seed
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Fennel Seed is Drab (NO. 41). At ΔE 0.49 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Drab and you'll get the same color. See the full Drab swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Fennel Seed
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Fennel Seed is Northeast Trail (0346) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Northeast Trail swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Fennel Seed
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Fennel Seed is All Nighter (0332) — very close at ΔE 3.36, 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 All Nighter swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Fennel Seed
C2 Paint's nearest match is Cumin (C2-888), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fennel Seed without repainting risk. See the full Cumin swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Fennel Seed
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Fennel Seed — the nearest deck color, Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52), is clearly different (ΔE 7.05). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA150 instead. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Fennel Seed
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Fennel Seed. The nearest is Bond Street (BOND STREET) at ΔE 4.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Fennel Seed
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Fennel Seed — the nearest deck color, Coco (COCO), is clearly different (ΔE 5). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA150 instead. See the full Coco swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Fennel Seed
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Fennel Seed — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 6.34). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA150 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Fennel Seed
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Fennel Seed — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 8.11). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA150 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Fennel Seed
At Kompozit, the closest color to Fennel Seed is All Nighter (0332) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full All Nighter swatch →