Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Sagebrush |
| SKU | CA153 |
| Hex | #B5AE9B |
| RGB | 181, 174, 155 |
| HSL | 44°, 15%, 66% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Rodda Sagebrush
Sagebrush sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Sagebrush 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 Sagebrush 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 #B5AE9B in HSL space. Pair Sagebrush 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 Sagebrush Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sagebrush 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 CA153 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sagebrush
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sagebrush is Meander (SW 9522). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Meander and you'll get the same color. See the full Meander swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sagebrush
Behr's nearest match is Stone Walkway (QE-35), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sagebrush without repainting risk. See the full Stone Walkway swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sagebrush
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Sagebrush is Finnie Gray (CW-55). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Finnie Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Finnie Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sagebrush
Valspar has no exact twin of Sagebrush. The nearest is Ivory Brown (6006-1C) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.2 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ivory Brown swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sagebrush
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is True Khaki (PPG14-27), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sagebrush without repainting risk. See the full True Khaki swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sagebrush
Glidden's nearest match is True Khaki (PPG14-27), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sagebrush without repainting risk. See the full True Khaki swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sagebrush
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Shale Ridge (421-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sagebrush without repainting risk. See the full Shale Ridge swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sagebrush
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Svelte Sage (HGSW 3235), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Sagebrush without repainting risk. See the full Svelte Sage swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sagebrush
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Sagebrush is Sunbleached Pine (DESS42). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Sunbleached Pine and you'll get the same color. See the full Sunbleached Pine swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sagebrush
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Drawing Room (JG-157), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sagebrush without repainting risk. See the full Drawing Room swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sagebrush
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sagebrush is French Gray (NO. 18) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sagebrush
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Salem Clay (H107), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sagebrush without repainting risk. See the full Salem Clay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sagebrush
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sagebrush is Langdon Dove (H0107) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Langdon Dove swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sagebrush
C2 Paint's nearest match is Missing Link (C2-894), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sagebrush without repainting risk. See the full Missing Link swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sagebrush
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Sagebrush — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 5.8). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA153 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sagebrush
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Sagebrush is Tikal (TIKAL) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tikal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sagebrush
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Sagebrush — the nearest deck color, Paloma (PALOMA), is clearly different (ΔE 9.35). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA153 instead. See the full Paloma swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sagebrush
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Sagebrush — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 7.07). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA153 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Sagebrush
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Sagebrush — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 5.75). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Rodda CA153 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sagebrush
Kompozit has no exact twin of Sagebrush. The nearest is Marshy Habitat (0204) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →