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RODDA · R097

Rodda Kefi#B3BEC5 · LRV 51

Kefi reads as a blue / cool — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the spec, what Rodda R097 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

RODDA KEFI
RGB 179, 190, 197 LRV 51

Color spec

Brand Rodda
Name Kefi
SKU R097
Hex #B3BEC5
RGB 179, 190, 197
HSL 203°, 13%, 74%
LRV 51
Undertone blue / cool
Family Gray

About Rodda Kefi

At LRV 51, Kefi is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its blue 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Kefi is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.

Closest matches at every US brand

20 brands · top 5 each

5 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 gray from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.1
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6247 · #B8C0C3 · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 52
SW 6233 · #B8BEBE · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 51
SW 9137 · #B6C3C4 · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 53
SW 7663 · #B8BCBB · ΔE 4.44 · LRV 50
SW 6219 · #ABBEBF · ΔE 5.09 · LRV 49

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.19
All gray at Behr →
MQ5-31 · #B7BEC1 · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 51
PPU13-14 · #AFC0C5 · ΔE 2.93 · LRV 51
PMD-99 · #AFBEC1 · ΔE 3.06 · LRV 50
PPU18-05 · #B8BCBE · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 50
770E-3 · #B0C1C3 · ΔE 4.07 · LRV 51

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.13
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
1620 · #B1BFC7 · ΔE 1.13 · LRV 51
CC-816 · #B1BFC7 · ΔE 1.13 · LRV 51
2126-50 · #BAC1C6 · ΔE 1.93 · LRV 52
2124-40 · #B8BDC0 · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 50
1592 · #B4BBBC · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 49

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.79
All gray at Valspar →
4007-3B · #B3BFC5 · ΔE 0.79 · LRV 50.8
8006-8B · #B8C2C8 · ΔE 1.2 · LRV 53
T672 · #B6C3CA · ΔE 1.45 · LRV 53.1
T631 · #B2C1CF · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 52.1
T673 · #AFC2C9 · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 52.1

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.98
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG10-14 · #B0BCC2 · ΔE 0.98 · LRV 49
PPG1040-3 · #B0BEC5 · ΔE 1.24 · LRV 50
PPG1012-4 · #B8BFC2 · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 51
PPG1153-4 · #ADBFC8 · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 50
PPG1039-2 · #B9BFBF · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 51

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.72
All gray at Glidden →
PPG10-14 · #B0BCC3 · ΔE 0.72 · LRV 49
PPG1040-3 · #B0BEC5 · ΔE 1.24 · LRV 50
90BG 48/057 · #B1BAC3 · ΔE 1.81 · LRV 48
PPG1012-4 · #B8BFC2 · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 51
PPG1153-4 · #ADBFC8 · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 50

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.1
All gray at Dutch Boy →
434-2DB · #B8C0C3 · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 52
432-2DB · #B4C5CB · ΔE 3 · LRV 54
436-3DB · #BBBEBF · ΔE 3.95 · LRV 51
239-3DB · #ABBFD1 · ΔE 4.74 · LRV 50
243-2DB · #BABBC8 · ΔE 6.42 · LRV 50
HGSW 3366 · #B8C0C3 · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 52
HGSW 6247 · #B8C0C3 · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 52
HGSW 3336 · #B8BEBE · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 51
HGSW 6233 · #B8BEBE · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 51
HGSW 1454 · #B8BCBB · ΔE 4.44 · LRV 48

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.67
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6339 · #B0B9C1 · ΔE 1.67 · LRV 44
DE6325 · #B4BCBF · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 46
DE6346 · #B7BDC4 · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 47
DE6353 · #BBBFC3 · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 48
DE6311 · #B7C0BE · ΔE 4.58 · LRV 48

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.49
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-83 · #C1C5C5 · ΔE 4.49 · LRV 55
JG-123 · #BBBDB9 · ΔE 6.2 · LRV 50
JG-76 · #AEC8CA · ΔE 6.92 · LRV 55
JG-88 · #AFCACD · ΔE 7.05 · LRV 56
JG-06 · #B9BFB5 · ΔE 8.59 · LRV 51

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.13
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 27 · #B2BFC5 · ΔE 1.13 · LRV 51
NO. 22 · #B5BBB4 · ΔE 7.22 · LRV 49
NO. 242 · #C3C1BB · ΔE 8 · LRV 53
NO. 210 · #A1C5C8 · ΔE 9.15 · LRV 52
NO. 275 · #C0BCB3 · ΔE 9.44 · LRV 50

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.26
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0525 · #BABDBD · ΔE 4.26 · LRV 50
0518 · #B9BABF · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 49
0483 · #B5C5C4 · ΔE 5.3 · LRV 54
0532 · #BABAB7 · ΔE 6.33 · LRV 49
1316 · #C2C0C9 · ΔE 6.9 · LRV 53

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.03
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0525 · #B7BBBB · ΔE 4.03 · LRV 50
0518 · #B6B8BD · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 49
0489 · #B6C3C1 · ΔE 5.1 · LRV 54
0483 · #AFC2C1 · ΔE 5.88 · LRV 53
1316 · #BEBDC6 · ΔE 6.28 · LRV 53

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.57
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-975 · #B7C5C7 · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 54
C2-977 · #B7C5C4 · ΔE 4.91 · LRV 54
C2-959 · #B6C4C1 · ΔE 5.79 · LRV 53
C2-990 · #B7B9B6 · ΔE 5.86 · LRV 48
C2-991 · #BEBEBC · ΔE 5.95 · LRV 51

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.87
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-MD-73 · #ADBECB · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 50
PNT100-LT-37 · #B1C6CA · ΔE 4.82 · LRV 54
PNT100-LT-09 · #C1C3C0 · ΔE 5.97 · LRV 54
PNT100-LT-10 · #C1CAC5 · ΔE 6.79 · LRV 58
PNT100-LT-13 · #C2B8B2 · ΔE 10.74 · LRV 49

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.82
All gray at Portola Paints →
PIGEON GRAY · #C2C6CA · ΔE 3.82 · LRV 56
COSTA · #AABEBF · ΔE 5.38 · LRV 49
MAGIC POTION · #BAB5BD · ΔE 8.36 · LRV 47
SIMMER DOWN · #BAB3B6 · ΔE 9.08 · LRV 46
PIANO ROOM · #BAB6AB · ΔE 10.3 · LRV 47

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.74
All gray at Annie Sloan →
LOUIS BLUE · #AEBECB · ΔE 2.74 · LRV 50
CHICAGO GREY · #BABAB9 · ΔE 5.64 · LRV 49
SVENSKA BLUE · #A4BEB7 · ΔE 9.86 · LRV 48
PARIS GREY · #BEC0B3 · ΔE 10.12 · LRV 52
PALOMA · #BFB5B3 · ΔE 10.47 · LRV 47

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.84
All gray at Backdrop →
BD-UD · #A4B5BB · ΔE 3.84 · LRV 41
BD-LO · #A4C2D2 · ΔE 6.14 · LRV 51
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 10.28 · LRV 38
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 13.45 · LRV 65
BD-BG · #E5BEB0 · ΔE 21.33 · LRV 53

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.56
All gray at Rust-Oleum →
285143 · #B6B9BE · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 48
285139 · #ACCECD · ΔE 10 · LRV 57
371675 · #8CA8A9 · ΔE 10.57 · LRV 36
285142 · #E2CDCC · ΔE 15.86 · LRV 64
371674 · #A5A78F · ΔE 15.88 · LRV 38

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.03
All gray at Kompozit →
0525 · #B7BBBB · ΔE 4.03 · LRV 49
0518 · #B6B8BD · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 48
0489 · #B6C3C1 · ΔE 5.1 · LRV 53
0483 · #AFC2C1 · ΔE 5.88 · LRV 52
1316 · #BEBDC6 · ΔE 6.28 · LRV 51

Similar Rodda colors

closest in the Rodda deck

The nearest shades to Kefi within Rodda's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

CA188 · LRV 51
R079 · LRV 53
CA183 · LRV 49
R019 · LRV 54
CA189 · LRV 55
R086 · LRV 50

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #B3BEC5 in HSL space. Pair Kefi with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#B3BEC5 + #C5BAB3
TRIADIC
#B3BEC5 · #C5B3BE · #BEC5B3
ANALOGOUS
#B3C5C3 · #B3BEC5 · #B3B5C5

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.89:1 fail
Sample text on black
11.09:1 AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Rodda Kefi Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Kefi 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 R097 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kefi

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Kefi is Krypton (SW 6247) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 51) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Krypton swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Kefi

At Behr, the closest color to Kefi is Ozone (PPU13-14) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ozone swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Kefi

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Blue Heather (1620), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Kefi without repainting risk. See the full Blue Heather swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Kefi

The closest Valspar equivalent of Kefi is Shark Loop (4007-3B). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50.8 vs 51). If Valspar is your counter, order Shark Loop and you'll get the same color. See the full Shark Loop swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Kefi

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Ocean Drive (PPG1040-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Kefi without repainting risk. See the full Ocean Drive swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Kefi

Glidden's nearest match is Ocean Drive (PPG1040-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Kefi without repainting risk. See the full Ocean Drive swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Kefi

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Kefi is Chromed (434-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 51) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chromed swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kefi

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Kefi is Krypton (HGSW 3366) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 51) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Krypton swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Kefi

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Kefi is Silver Springs (DE6346) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 51) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Springs swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Kefi

Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Kefi — the nearest deck color, Day-to-day (JG-123), is clearly different (ΔE 6.2). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Rodda R097 instead. See the full Day-to-day swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Kefi

Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Parma Gray (NO. 27), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Kefi without repainting risk. See the full Parma Gray swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Kefi

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Kefi. The nearest is Let It Rain (0518) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 49 vs 51). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Let It Rain swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Kefi

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Kefi. The nearest is Marseilles (0525) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Marseilles swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Kefi

C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Kefi — the nearest deck color, Cronkite (C2-991), is clearly different (ΔE 5.95). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Rodda R097 instead. See the full Cronkite swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Kefi

At Clare, the closest color to Kefi is Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Kefi

Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Kefi — the nearest deck color, Costa (COSTA), is clearly different (ΔE 5.38). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Rodda R097 instead. See the full Costa swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Kefi

At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Kefi is Louis Blue (LOUIS BLUE) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Louis Blue swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Kefi

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Kefi — the nearest deck color, Lost in the 80s (BD-LO), is clearly different (ΔE 6.14). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Rodda R097 instead. See the full Lost in the 80s swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Kefi

Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Kefi. The nearest is Aged Gray (285143) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 48 vs 51). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aged Gray swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Kefi

Kompozit has no exact twin of Kefi. The nearest is Marseilles (0525) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 49 vs 51). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Marseilles swatch →

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