Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Garibaldi |
| SKU | CA197 |
| Hex | #86979A |
| RGB | 134, 151, 154 |
| HSL | 189°, 9%, 56% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Rodda Garibaldi
Garibaldi sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal 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.
Garibaldi is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
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 teal 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 Garibaldi 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 #86979A in HSL space. Pair Garibaldi 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 Garibaldi Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Garibaldi 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 CA197 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Garibaldi
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Morning at Sea (SW 9634), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Garibaldi without repainting risk. See the full Morning at Sea swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Garibaldi
Behr's nearest match is Atmospheric (PPU12-15), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Garibaldi without repainting risk. See the full Atmospheric swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Garibaldi
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Water's Edge (1635), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Garibaldi without repainting risk. See the full Water's Edge swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Garibaldi
Valspar's nearest match is Blue Twilight (5001-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30.1 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Garibaldi without repainting risk. See the full Blue Twilight swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Garibaldi
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Garibaldi. The nearest is Steeple Gray (PPG1012-5) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Steeple Gray swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Garibaldi
Glidden has no exact twin of Garibaldi. The nearest is Steeple Gray (PPG1012-5) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Steeple Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Garibaldi
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Garibaldi is Grayed Foundry (426-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grayed Foundry swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Garibaldi
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Garibaldi is Marine Park (HGSW 3314) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marine Park swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Garibaldi
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Cold and Rainy (DESS36), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Garibaldi without repainting risk. See the full Cold and Rainy swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Garibaldi
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Garibaldi is Sir Drake (JG-02) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sir Drake swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Garibaldi
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Garibaldi is Oval Room Blue (NO. 85) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oval Room Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Garibaldi
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Garibaldi is Nichols Beach (H048). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Nichols Beach and you'll get the same color. See the full Nichols Beach swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Garibaldi
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Garibaldi is Standish Blue (H0048). At ΔE 0.38 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Standish Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Standish Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Garibaldi
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Garibaldi — the nearest deck color, Puck (C2-697), is clearly different (ΔE 7.1). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA197 instead. See the full Puck swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Garibaldi
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Garibaldi — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 7.67). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA197 instead. See the full Shade swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Garibaldi
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Garibaldi. The nearest is Jules (JULES) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jules swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Garibaldi
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Garibaldi — the nearest deck color, Provence (PROVENCE), is clearly different (ΔE 9.78). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA197 instead. See the full Provence swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Garibaldi
Backdrop has no exact twin of Garibaldi. The nearest is Polly Wants (BD-PW) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Garibaldi
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Garibaldi — the nearest deck color, Country Gray (285141), is clearly different (ΔE 7.42). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA197 instead. See the full Country Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Garibaldi
At Kompozit, the closest color to Garibaldi is Ocean Melody (0499) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Melody swatch →