Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Lavender |
| SKU | CA199 |
| Hex | #B0B0B2 |
| RGB | 176, 176, 178 |
| HSL | 240°, 1%, 69% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Rodda Lavender
Lavender sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Lavender 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
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Rodda colors
closest in the Rodda deckThe nearest shades to Lavender 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 #B0B0B2 in HSL space. Pair Lavender 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 Lavender Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lavender 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 CA199 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lavender
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lavender is Swanky Gray (SW 6261) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Swanky Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Lavender
The closest Behr equivalent of Lavender is Sparrow (780F-4). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Behr is your counter, order Sparrow and you'll get the same color. See the full Sparrow swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lavender
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Silver Dollar (1460), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Lavender without repainting risk. See the full Silver Dollar swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lavender
Valspar has no exact twin of Lavender. The nearest is Wheels Up! (V117-2) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44.7 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wheels Up! swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lavender
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Silver Charm (PPG1013-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Lavender without repainting risk. See the full Silver Charm swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lavender
Glidden's nearest match is Silver Charm (PPG1013-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Lavender without repainting risk. See the full Silver Charm swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lavender
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Lavender is Zippered Gray (435-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Zippered Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lavender
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lavender is Refracted (HGSW 3396) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Refracted swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lavender
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Lavender is Neutral Wave (DEGR57) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Neutral Wave swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Lavender
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Lavender. The nearest is Tranquil Waters (JG-162) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tranquil Waters swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Lavender
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Lavender. The nearest is Lamp Room Gray (NO. 88) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lamp Room Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lavender
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Tin Man (0547), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Lavender without repainting risk. See the full Tin Man swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lavender
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Lavender is Praise Giving (0540) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Praise Giving swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Lavender
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Lavender. The nearest is Tailored (C2-958) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tailored swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Lavender
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Lavender. The nearest is Simmer Down (SIMMER DOWN) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Simmer Down swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Lavender
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Lavender is Aged Gray (285143) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lavender
At Kompozit, the closest color to Lavender is Praise Giving (0540) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Praise Giving swatch →