Shady Pier
R075 · #698587 · LRV 22 — cool blue-green tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Salamander6
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Shady Pier22
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
- 5Wythe Blue48
What Color Is Shady Pier, Really?
Shady Pier reads as a cool blue-green tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Rodda R075 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Shady Pier
Shady Pier works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Shady Pier
With an LRV of 22, Shady Pier is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its teal 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Shady Pier are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Rodda R075 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Blustery SkySW 9140 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.6 | 22 | Color page → |
| Behr | Winter In ParisMQ6-03 · Behr | 1.9 | 23 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Wetherburn's BlueCW-580 · Benjamin Moore | 2.3 | 24 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Northern Juniper5001-4B · Valspar | 1.6 | 21.4 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Puddle JumperPPG1035-5 · PPG / Glidden | 2.6 | 21 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Puddle JumperPPG1035-5 · Glidden | 2.6 | 21 | Color page → |
Similar Rodda Colors
The nearest shades to Shady Pier within Rodda's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #698587 in HSL space. Pair Shady Pier with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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