Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Quill |
| SKU | CA035 |
| Hex | #C5B7A7 |
| RGB | 197, 183, 167 |
| HSL | 32°, 21%, 71% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Rodda Quill
Quill sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Quill 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 at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. 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
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Rodda colors
closest in the Rodda deckThe nearest shades to Quill 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 #C5B7A7 in HSL space. Pair Quill 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 Quill Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Quill 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 CA035 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Quill
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Loggia (SW 7506), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quill without repainting risk. See the full Loggia swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Quill
Behr's nearest match is Ranch Tan (QE-28), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quill without repainting risk. See the full Ranch Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Quill
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Quill is Knitting Basket (CSP-405) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Knitting Basket swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Quill
Valspar's nearest match is Tailored Tan (V132-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48.2 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quill without repainting risk. See the full Tailored Tan swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Quill
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Summer Suede (PPG14-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quill without repainting risk. See the full Summer Suede swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Quill
Glidden's nearest match is Summer Suede (PPG14-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quill without repainting risk. See the full Summer Suede swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Quill
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Quill is Mortar and Pestle (406-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mortar and Pestle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Quill
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Loggia (HGSW 3446), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quill without repainting risk. See the full Loggia swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Quill
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Quill is Steveareno Beige (DEC766). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 48). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Steveareno Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Steveareno Beige swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Quill
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Quill is Solid Wood (JG-109) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Solid Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Quill
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Quill. The nearest is Wall White (NO. 58) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wall White swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Quill
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Quill is Thistle Gray (0197) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Quill
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Thistle Gray (0197), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quill without repainting risk. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Quill
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Quill is Baba Ghanoush (C2-896) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baba Ghanoush swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Quill
Clare has no exact twin of Quill. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Quill
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Quill. The nearest is Sevilla (SEVILLA) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sevilla swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Quill
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Quill — the nearest deck color, Paloma (PALOMA), is clearly different (ΔE 6.59). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA035 instead. See the full Paloma swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Quill
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Quill — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 15.26). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA035 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Quill
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Quill — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 11.19). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA035 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Quill
Kompozit's nearest match is Thistle Gray (0197), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Quill without repainting risk. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →