Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Loam |
| SKU | CA119 |
| Hex | #CBA881 |
| RGB | 203, 168, 129 |
| HSL | 32°, 42%, 65% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Rodda Loam
Loam sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Loam is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Rodda colors
closest in the Rodda deckThe nearest shades to Loam 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 #CBA881 in HSL space. Pair Loam 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 Loam Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Loam 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 CA119 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Loam
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Stonebriar (SW 7693), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Loam without repainting risk. See the full Stonebriar swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Loam
Behr's nearest match is Harvest Home (MQ2-13), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Loam without repainting risk. See the full Harvest Home swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Loam
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Loam is Acorn Yellow (2161-40). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Acorn Yellow and you'll get the same color. See the full Acorn Yellow swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Loam
Valspar's nearest match is Roasted Cashew (M147), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.1 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Loam without repainting risk. See the full Roasted Cashew swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Loam
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Covered Wagon (PPG16-18), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Loam without repainting risk. See the full Covered Wagon swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Loam
Glidden's nearest match is Covered Wagon (PPG16-18), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Loam without repainting risk. See the full Covered Wagon swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Loam
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Rustic Rye (314-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Loam without repainting risk. See the full Rustic Rye swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Loam
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Stonebriar (HGSW 7693), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Loam without repainting risk. See the full Stonebriar swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Loam
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is DaVanzo Beige (DET664), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Loam without repainting risk. See the full DaVanzo Beige swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Loam
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Loam. The nearest is Fake Tan (NO. 9912) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fake Tan swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Loam
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Beach Coast Buff (H122), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Loam without repainting risk. See the full Beach Coast Buff swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Loam
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Coastal Sand (H0122), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Loam without repainting risk. See the full Coastal Sand swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Loam
C2 Paint's nearest match is Gold Digger (C2-858), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Loam without repainting risk. See the full Gold Digger swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Loam
Kompozit has no exact twin of Loam. The nearest is Cowhide (0155) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cowhide swatch →