Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Putty |
| SKU | CA073 |
| Hex | #B7B0A8 |
| RGB | 183, 176, 168 |
| HSL | 32°, 9%, 69% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Rodda Putty
Putty 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. 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.
Putty 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
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Rodda colors
closest in the Rodda deckThe nearest shades to Putty 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 #B7B0A8 in HSL space. Pair Putty 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 Putty Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Putty 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 CA073 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Putty
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Putty is Allegory (SW 9553) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Allegory swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Putty
The closest Behr equivalent of Putty is Park Avenue (MQ2-55). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). If Behr is your counter, order Park Avenue and you'll get the same color. See the full Park Avenue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Putty
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Silver Fox (2108-50), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Putty without repainting risk. See the full Silver Fox swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Putty
At Valspar, the closest color to Putty is Winter Calm (4001-1B) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44.1 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Winter Calm swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Putty
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Putty is Mercurial (PPG1006-4). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Mercurial and you'll get the same color. See the full Mercurial swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Putty
The closest Glidden equivalent of Putty is Mercurial (PPG1006-4). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Glidden is your counter, order Mercurial and you'll get the same color. See the full Mercurial swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Putty
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Putty is Sultry Gray (442-3DB). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Sultry Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Sultry Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Putty
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Putty is Requisite Gray (HGSW 2466). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Requisite Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Requisite Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Putty
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Putty is Dove's Cry (DEGR18). At ΔE 0.28 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Dove's Cry and you'll get the same color. See the full Dove's Cry swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Putty
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Putty is Cupola (JG-14) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cupola swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Putty
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Dove Tale (NO. 267), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Putty without repainting risk. See the full Dove Tale swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Putty
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Putty is Smoky Wings (0553) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Wings swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Putty
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Putty is Marshy Habitat (0204) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Putty
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Putty is Tailored (C2-958) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tailored swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Putty
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Putty. The nearest is Paloma (PALOMA) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Paloma swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Putty
At Kompozit, the closest color to Putty is Marshy Habitat (0204) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →