Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Mocha |
| SKU | CA048 |
| Hex | #9F8C79 |
| RGB | 159, 140, 121 |
| HSL | 30°, 17%, 55% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Rodda Mocha
Mocha sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Mocha 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
15 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
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Rodda colors
closest in the Rodda deckThe nearest shades to Mocha 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 #9F8C79 in HSL space. Pair Mocha 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 Mocha Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mocha 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 CA048 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mocha
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Woodbridge (SW 9618), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha without repainting risk. See the full Woodbridge swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mocha
Behr's nearest match is Antique Leather (UL140-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha without repainting risk. See the full Antique Leather swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mocha
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Ticonderoga Taupe (992), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha without repainting risk. See the full Ticonderoga Taupe swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mocha
Valspar's nearest match is Chocolate Cream Pie (M143), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.7 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha without repainting risk. See the full Chocolate Cream Pie swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mocha
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha without repainting risk. See the full Roasted Chestnut swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mocha
Glidden's nearest match is Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha without repainting risk. See the full Roasted Chestnut swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mocha
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Coastline Tan (HGSW 3442), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha without repainting risk. See the full Coastline Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mocha
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Wild Maitake (DEBN24), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mocha without repainting risk. See the full Wild Maitake swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mocha
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Mocha. The nearest is Mouse's Back (NO. 40) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mouse's Back swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mocha
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Mocha. The nearest is Kinderhook Clay (H123) at ΔE 4.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kinderhook Clay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mocha
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Mocha. The nearest is Whipcord (0338) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Whipcord swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mocha
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Mocha is In the Bag (C2-840) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Bag swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Mocha
Backdrop has no exact twin of Mocha. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mocha
Kompozit has no exact twin of Mocha. The nearest is Whipcord (0338) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Whipcord swatch →