Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Olive Brown |
| SKU | CA082 |
| Hex | #938979 |
| RGB | 147, 137, 121 |
| HSL | 37°, 11%, 53% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Rodda Olive Brown
Olive Brown sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Olive Brown 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
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 neutral 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Rodda colors
closest in the Rodda deckThe nearest shades to Olive Brown 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 #938979 in HSL space. Pair Olive Brown 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 Olive Brown Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Olive Brown 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 CA082 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Olive Brown
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Olive Brown is Curio Gray (SW 24) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Curio Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Olive Brown
The closest Behr equivalent of Olive Brown is Lost Canyon (MQ6-29). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). If Behr is your counter, order Lost Canyon and you'll get the same color. See the full Lost Canyon swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Olive Brown
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Olive Brown is Cathedral Gray (CSP-205). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Cathedral Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Cathedral Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Olive Brown
At Valspar, the closest color to Olive Brown is Stone Manor (6006-2A) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.1 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Manor swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Olive Brown
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Olive Brown. The nearest is Meander (PPG1029-5) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Meander swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Olive Brown
Glidden has no exact twin of Olive Brown. The nearest is Meander (PPG1029-5) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Meander swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Olive Brown
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Olive Brown is Seemingly Perfect (443-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seemingly Perfect swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Olive Brown
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Olive Brown is Curio Gray (HGSW 0024) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Curio Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Olive Brown
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Olive Brown is Scrublands Habitat (DESS24) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scrublands Habitat swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Olive Brown
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Olive Brown is Reclaimed Wood (JG-124) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Reclaimed Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Olive Brown
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Mouse's Back (NO. 40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Olive Brown without repainting risk. See the full Mouse's Back swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Olive Brown
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Olive Brown. The nearest is Greystoke (0575) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greystoke swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Olive Brown
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Olive Brown. The nearest is Rickshaw (C2-825) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rickshaw swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Olive Brown
At Clare, the closest color to Olive Brown is Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Olive Brown
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Olive Brown is Bond Street (BOND STREET) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Olive Brown
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Olive Brown. The nearest is Oat Latte (391446) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oat Latte swatch →