Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Traditional Taupe |
| SKU | CA075 |
| Hex | #998C7E |
| RGB | 153, 140, 126 |
| HSL | 31°, 12%, 55% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Rodda Traditional Taupe
Traditional Taupe sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Traditional Taupe 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
19 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
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Rodda colors
closest in the Rodda deckThe nearest shades to Traditional Taupe 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 #998C7E in HSL space. Pair Traditional Taupe 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 Traditional Taupe Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Traditional Taupe 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 CA075 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Traditional Taupe
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Traditional Taupe is Quarry Stone (SW 9603) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quarry Stone swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Traditional Taupe
At Behr, the closest color to Traditional Taupe is Smokey Tan (BXC-49) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smokey Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Traditional Taupe
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Traditional Taupe is Ticonderoga Taupe (992) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ticonderoga Taupe swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Traditional Taupe
At Valspar, the closest color to Traditional Taupe is Ancient Wonder (M112) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.7 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ancient Wonder swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Traditional Taupe
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Traditional Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Roasted Chestnut swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Traditional Taupe
Glidden's nearest match is Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Traditional Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Roasted Chestnut swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Traditional Taupe
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Seemingly Perfect (443-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Traditional Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Seemingly Perfect swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Traditional Taupe
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Traditional Taupe is Waterbury Clay (HGSW 3494) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Waterbury Clay swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Traditional Taupe
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Vintage Oak (DESS41), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Traditional Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Oak swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Traditional Taupe
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Traditional Taupe is Charleston Gray (NO. 243) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Charleston Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Traditional Taupe
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Traditional Taupe. The nearest is Sultry Castle (0562) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Traditional Taupe
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Traditional Taupe is Sultry Castle (0562) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Traditional Taupe
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Traditional Taupe. The nearest is Parador (C2-922) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Parador swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Traditional Taupe
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Traditional Taupe. The nearest is Bond Street (BOND STREET) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Traditional Taupe
Backdrop has no exact twin of Traditional Taupe. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 33 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Traditional Taupe
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Traditional Taupe is Oat Latte (391446) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Traditional Taupe
At Kompozit, the closest color to Traditional Taupe is Sultry Castle (0562) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →