Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Madrona |
| SKU | CA102 |
| Hex | #AB8868 |
| RGB | 171, 136, 104 |
| HSL | 29°, 29%, 54% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Rodda Madrona
Madrona sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Madrona is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
16 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 brown 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
Kompozit
Similar Rodda colors
closest in the Rodda deckThe nearest shades to Madrona 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 #AB8868 in HSL space. Pair Madrona 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 Madrona Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Madrona 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 CA102 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Madrona
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Madrona is Yearling (SW 7725). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Yearling and you'll get the same color. See the full Yearling swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Madrona
Behr's nearest match is Cardamom (PMD-51), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Madrona without repainting risk. See the full Cardamom swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Madrona
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Madrona is Jackson Tan (HC-46). 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 28 vs 27). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Jackson Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Jackson Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Madrona
At Valspar, the closest color to Madrona is River Oak (3004-9C) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.1 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full River Oak swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Madrona
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Confidence (PPG1078-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Madrona without repainting risk. See the full Confidence swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Madrona
Glidden's nearest match is Confidence (PPG1078-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Madrona without repainting risk. See the full Confidence swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Madrona
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Madrona is Muddy Paws (216-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Muddy Paws swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Madrona
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Tranquil Tan (HGSW 3163), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Madrona without repainting risk. See the full Tranquil Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Madrona
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Madrona is Dark Sepia (DE6138) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dark Sepia swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Madrona
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Madrona is Vintage Crown (JG-152) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Madrona
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Madrona. The nearest is Rich Oak (0268) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rich Oak swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Madrona
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Spiced Rum (0240), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Madrona without repainting risk. See the full Spiced Rum swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Madrona
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Madrona is Doubloon (C2-632) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Doubloon swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Madrona
Kompozit's nearest match is Spiced Rum (0240), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Madrona without repainting risk. See the full Spiced Rum swatch →