CP
RODDA · R021

Rodda Lapilli#7C7974 · LRV 20

Lapilli reads as a true neutral (no measurable hue) — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover the spec, what Rodda R021 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

RODDA LAPILLI
RGB 124, 121, 116 LRV 20

Color spec

Brand Rodda
Name Lapilli
SKU R021
Hex #7C7974
RGB 124, 121, 116
HSL 37°, 3%, 47%
LRV 20
Undertone true neutral (no measurable hue)
Family Gray

About Rodda Lapilli

With an LRV of 20, Lapilli 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.

Lapilli 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.

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 2.07
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9594 · #7E7970 · ΔE 2.07 · LRV 19
SW 2849 · #797978 · ΔE 2.47 · LRV 19
SW 7060 · #7C7D75 · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 20
SW 9598 · #80796D · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 19
SW 7046 · #817A6E · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 20

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.38
All gray at Behr →
PPU24-21 · #807C77 · ΔE 1.38 · LRV 20
PPU24-06 · #7B766C · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 18
ECC-46-2 · #7D776C · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 19
N180-5 · #837A6F · ΔE 3.77 · LRV 20
N140-5 · #76777A · ΔE 4.76 · LRV 18

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.71
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
CC-548 · #7F7D77 · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 21
HC-167 · #757670 · ΔE 2.93 · LRV 19
CW-80 · #827C6F · ΔE 4.04 · LRV 22
CSP-180 · #827B6D · ΔE 4.43 · LRV 21
2121-20 · #787B7D · ΔE 4.6 · LRV 20

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.27
All gray at Valspar →
T581 · #7C7771 · ΔE 1.27 · LRV 18.8
V118-3 · #787772 · ΔE 1.5 · LRV 18.5
6004-2B · #817B72 · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 20.2
5006-2B · #7B7B73 · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 19.6
5005-2B · #797C72 · ΔE 4.65 · LRV 19.8

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.93
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG0998-6 · #7E7B75 · ΔE 0.93 · LRV 20
PPG1007-6 · #817B77 · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 20
PPG0995-6 · #7B7B7A · ΔE 2.54 · LRV 20
PPG0997-6 · #7B7D7B · ΔE 3.15 · LRV 20
PPG1019-6 · #81746B · ΔE 5.19 · LRV 18

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.39
All gray at Glidden →
PPG0998-6 · #7D7A75 · ΔE 0.39 · LRV 20
PPG1007-6 · #807B76 · ΔE 1.48 · LRV 20
PPG0995-6 · #7B7A79 · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 20
PPG0997-6 · #7B7C7B · ΔE 2.93 · LRV 20
00NN 20/000 · #79787A · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 20

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.6
All gray at Dutch Boy →
440-5DB · #817A6E · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 20
442-5DB · #867A6F · ΔE 4.87 · LRV 20
444-4DB · #7F7A7D · ΔE 5.22 · LRV 20
403-5DB · #867875 · ΔE 6.18 · LRV 20
405-5DB · #827466 · ΔE 6.18 · LRV 18
HGSW 1492 · #7F7B73 · ΔE 1.71 · LRV 20
HGSW 1503 · #7C7D75 · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 20
HGSW 7060 · #7C7D75 · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 20
HGSW 3483 · #817A6E · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 20
HGSW 7046 · #817A6E · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 20

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.29
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DEGR50 · #797672 · ΔE 1.29 · LRV 18
DE6369 · #787976 · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 18
DET615 · #7A7B75 · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 20
DET613 · #777872 · ΔE 2.59 · LRV 19
DET621 · #837871 · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 19

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.51
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-130 · #857F7C · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 22
JG-159 · #737268 · ΔE 4.41 · LRV 17
JG-129 · #837165 · ΔE 7.61 · LRV 18
JG-10 · #6B7970 · ΔE 9.05 · LRV 18
JG-61 · #777E6A · ΔE 9.22 · LRV 20

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.21
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 276 · #87847F · ΔE 4.21 · LRV 23
NO. 198 · #827462 · ΔE 7.11 · LRV 18
NO. 47 · #6F7B71 · ΔE 8.35 · LRV 19
NO. 312 · #7E775B · ΔE 9.58 · LRV 18
NO. 299 · #6A7C80 · ΔE 9.84 · LRV 19

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.03
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0576 · #7C786D · ΔE 3.03 · LRV 19
Emu
0549 · #7A7473 · ΔE 3.67 · LRV 18
0583 · #747770 · ΔE 3.99 · LRV 18
0555 · #817C7D · ΔE 4.3 · LRV 21
0213 · #84796C · ΔE 4.85 · LRV 20

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.26
All gray at Hirshfield's →
H0146 · #807E77 · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 21
0563 · #81796F · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 21
0555 · #7A7778 · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 20
0569 · #847C70 · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 21
H0116 · #7B7568 · ΔE 4.19 · LRV 18

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.95
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-872 · #827D73 · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 21
C2-808 · #837B72 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 20
C2-855 · #7B7769 · ΔE 4.48 · LRV 18
C2-809 · #867A6E · ΔE 5.03 · LRV 20
C2-920 · #7D7766 · ΔE 5.62 · LRV 19

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.57
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-DP-52 · #8C8479 · ΔE 5.57 · LRV 23
PNT100-MD-16 · #7B8082 · ΔE 5.6 · LRV 21
PNT100-DP-66 · #767665 · ΔE 6.6 · LRV 18
PNT100-DP-53 · #726460 · ΔE 9.49 · LRV 14
PNT100-DP-61 · #6C795F · ΔE 12.56 · LRV 18

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 9.21
All gray at Portola Paints →
VOODOO · #91888C · ΔE 9.21 · LRV 26
JOLENE · #A07D74 · ΔE 14.01 · LRV 23
BLUE HERON · #758F9B · ΔE 14.42 · LRV 26
TERRA · #A48178 · ΔE 14.47 · LRV 25
CARMINE · #886B76 · ΔE 15.18 · LRV 17

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 8.69
All gray at Annie Sloan →
COCO · #8C7D66 · ΔE 8.69 · LRV 21
OLIVE · #746B4A · ΔE 12.52 · LRV 15
RODMELL · #655862 · ΔE 15.68 · LRV 11
GREEK BLUE · #6A88A2 · ΔE 16.84 · LRV 23
FLORENCE · #018B72 · ΔE 23.97 · LRV 20

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 7.83
All gray at Backdrop →
BD-HF · #7C8478 · ΔE 7.83 · LRV 22
BD-OS · #7E7C5C · ΔE 11.12 · LRV 18
BD-PW · #7C8E97 · ΔE 12.42 · LRV 27
BD-MJ · #5A6E7E · ΔE 13.93 · LRV 18
BD-BA · #7C5F47 · ΔE 14.97 · LRV 14

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 8.26
All gray at Rust-Oleum →
391446 · #958E86 · ΔE 8.26 · LRV 27
285141 · #8E948A · ΔE 10.68 · LRV 29
371675 · #8CA8A9 · ΔE 18.86 · LRV 36
329207 · #486682 · ΔE 19.15 · LRV 12
391445 · #41594C · ΔE 19.45 · LRV 9

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.13
All gray at Kompozit →
0563 · #81796F · ΔE 3.13 · LRV 19
0555 · #7A7778 · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 19
0569 · #847C70 · ΔE 3.98 · LRV 20
0219 · #817667 · ΔE 5.46 · LRV 19
0206 · #837766 · ΔE 6.22 · LRV 19

Similar Rodda colors

closest in the Rodda deck

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

R071 · LRV 19
CA205 · LRV 21
R016 · LRV 19
R111 · LRV 19
CA166 · LRV 18
CA174 · LRV 19

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #7C7974 in HSL space. Pair Lapilli with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#7C7974 + #74777C
TRIADIC
#7C7974 · #747C79 · #79747C
ANALOGOUS
#7C7574 · #7C7974 · #7B7C74

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
4.34:1 AA Large
Sample text on black
4.84:1 AA

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

Rodda Lapilli Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Lapilli 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 R021 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lapilli

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lapilli is Settlement (SW 9594) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Settlement swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Lapilli

Behr's nearest match is Greyhound (PPU24-21), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Lapilli without repainting risk. See the full Greyhound swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lapilli

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Asphalt (CC-548), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Lapilli without repainting risk. See the full Asphalt swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Lapilli

Valspar's nearest match is Chain Link (T581), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18.8 vs 20) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Lapilli without repainting risk. See the full Chain Link swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lapilli

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Lapilli is On The Edge (PPG0998-6). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order On The Edge and you'll get the same color. See the full On The Edge swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Lapilli

The closest Glidden equivalent of Lapilli is On The Edge (PPG0998-6). At ΔE 0.39 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20). If Glidden is your counter, order On The Edge and you'll get the same color. See the full On The Edge swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lapilli

Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Lapilli. The nearest is Weathered Rock (440-5DB) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Weathered Rock swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lapilli

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Thunder Clap (HGSW 1492), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Lapilli without repainting risk. See the full Thunder Clap swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lapilli

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Lapilli is Stone Mason (DET615) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Mason swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Lapilli

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Lapilli. The nearest is Wooden Palette (JG-130) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wooden Palette swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Lapilli

Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Lapilli — the nearest deck color, Green Smoke (NO. 47), is clearly different (ΔE 8.35). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Rodda R021 instead. See the full Green Smoke swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lapilli

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Lapilli is Stormy Weather (0576) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stormy Weather swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lapilli

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Lapilli is Vigilant (0563) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vigilant swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Lapilli

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Lapilli is Urbane (C2-808) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Urbane swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Lapilli

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Lapilli — the nearest deck color, Irony (PNT100-MD-16), is clearly different (ΔE 5.6). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Rodda R021 instead. See the full Irony swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Lapilli

Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Lapilli — the nearest deck color, Carmine (CARMINE), is clearly different (ΔE 15.18). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Rodda R021 instead. See the full Carmine swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Lapilli

Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Lapilli — the nearest deck color, Coco (COCO), is clearly different (ΔE 8.69). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Rodda R021 instead. See the full Coco swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Lapilli

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Lapilli — the nearest deck color, Hartford (BD-HF), is clearly different (ΔE 7.83). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Rodda R021 instead. See the full Hartford swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Lapilli

Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Lapilli — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 8.26). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Rodda R021 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Lapilli

At Kompozit, the closest color to Lapilli is Vigilant (0563) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vigilant swatch →

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