In the Dark
R022 · #71706D · LRV 17 — neutral with no strong undertone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Black Fox7
- 2Pewter Green12
- 3In the Dark17
- 4Storm Cloud23
- 5Stardew43
What Color Is In the Dark, Really?
In the Dark reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Rodda R022 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for In the Dark
In the Dark 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 In the Dark
With an LRV of 17, In the Dark 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 In the Dark 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 R022 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 | Hulett OreSW 9574 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.2 | 16 | Color page → |
| Behr | AncestralPPU24-05 · Behr | 0.6 | 16 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Rocky Coast1595 · Benjamin Moore | 3.3 | 17 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Rugged Suede4003-2B · Valspar | 2.3 | 15.9 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Slate MinePPG0996-6 · PPG / Glidden | 1.8 | 16 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Up In SmokePPG1010-6 · Glidden | 1.7 | 16 | Color page → |
Similar Rodda Colors
The nearest shades to In the Dark 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 #71706D in HSL space. Pair In the Dark with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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