Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Steel |
| SKU | CA194 |
| Hex | #868D8F |
| RGB | 134, 141, 143 |
| HSL | 193°, 4%, 54% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Rodda Steel
Steel sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Steel is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
16 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 gray from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Rodda colors
closest in the Rodda deckThe nearest shades to Steel 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 #868D8F in HSL space. Pair Steel 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 Steel Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Steel 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 CA194 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Steel
At Behr, the closest color to Steel is Ancient Pewter (PMD-73) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ancient Pewter swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Steel
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Steel is Hearthstone (1601). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Hearthstone and you'll get the same color. See the full Hearthstone swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Steel
The closest Valspar equivalent of Steel is Barometer (M259). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.5 vs 26). If Valspar is your counter, order Barometer and you'll get the same color. See the full Barometer swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Steel
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Steel is Superhero Gray (PPG0993-5) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Superhero Gray swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Steel
Glidden's nearest match is Feldspar (PPG1038-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Steel without repainting risk. See the full Feldspar swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Steel
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Alloy Gray (436-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Steel without repainting risk. See the full Alloy Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Steel
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Weathered Gray (DEGR74), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Steel without repainting risk. See the full Weathered Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Steel
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Deep Rock (JG-95), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Steel without repainting risk. See the full Deep Rock swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Steel
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Steel is Plummett (NO. 272) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plummett swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Steel
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Steel is London Road (0527). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order London Road and you'll get the same color. See the full London Road swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Steel
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Steel. The nearest is Smoky Day (0491) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Day swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Steel
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Steel is Portland (C2-953) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Portland swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Steel
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Steel. The nearest is Jules (JULES) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jules swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Steel
Backdrop has no exact twin of Steel. The nearest is Polly Wants (BD-PW) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Steel
Kompozit has no exact twin of Steel. The nearest is Smoky Day (0491) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Day swatch →