Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Greenhouse |
| SKU | CA169 |
| Hex | #ACAA97 |
| RGB | 172, 170, 151 |
| HSL | 54°, 11%, 63% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Rodda Greenhouse
Greenhouse sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Greenhouse is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray 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
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Rodda colors
closest in the Rodda deckThe nearest shades to Greenhouse 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 #ACAA97 in HSL space. Pair Greenhouse 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 Greenhouse Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Greenhouse 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 CA169 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Greenhouse
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Greenhouse is Clary Sage (SW 6178) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clary Sage swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Greenhouse
The closest Behr equivalent of Greenhouse is Sage Wisdom (MQ6-27). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). If Behr is your counter, order Sage Wisdom and you'll get the same color. See the full Sage Wisdom swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Greenhouse
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Herbal Escape (1487), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Greenhouse without repainting risk. See the full Herbal Escape swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Greenhouse
The closest Valspar equivalent of Greenhouse is Afternoon Nap (T679). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.5 vs 40). If Valspar is your counter, order Afternoon Nap and you'll get the same color. See the full Afternoon Nap swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Greenhouse
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Greenhouse is Scottish Moor (PPG11-20). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Scottish Moor and you'll get the same color. See the full Scottish Moor swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Greenhouse
The closest Glidden equivalent of Greenhouse is Scottish Moor (PPG11-20). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Glidden is your counter, order Scottish Moor and you'll get the same color. See the full Scottish Moor swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Greenhouse
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Greywood (423-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Greenhouse without repainting risk. See the full Greywood swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Greenhouse
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Greenhouse is Clary Sage (HGSW 3245) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clary Sage swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Greenhouse
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Greenhouse is Well-Crafted (DEGR35) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Well-Crafted swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Greenhouse
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Greenhouse is Vitty Green (NO. G3) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vitty Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Greenhouse
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Historic Shade (0372), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Greenhouse without repainting risk. See the full Historic Shade swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Greenhouse
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Greenhouse is Historic Shade (0372) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Historic Shade swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Greenhouse
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Greenhouse is Burlap (C2-892) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burlap swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Greenhouse
Backdrop has no exact twin of Greenhouse. The nearest is Le Freak (BD-LF) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Greenhouse
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Greenhouse is Tate Green (371674) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Greenhouse
At Kompozit, the closest color to Greenhouse is Historic Shade (0372) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Historic Shade swatch →