Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Verdigris |
| SKU | CA185 |
| Hex | #A9B9B0 |
| RGB | 169, 185, 176 |
| HSL | 146°, 10%, 69% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Rodda Verdigris
Verdigris sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.
Verdigris 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
18 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.
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
Kompozit
Similar Rodda colors
closest in the Rodda deckThe nearest shades to Verdigris 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 #A9B9B0 in HSL space. Pair Verdigris 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 Verdigris Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Verdigris 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 CA185 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Verdigris
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Quietude (SW 6212), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Verdigris without repainting risk. See the full Quietude swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Verdigris
The closest Behr equivalent of Verdigris is Zen (PPU11-14). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). If Behr is your counter, order Zen and you'll get the same color. See the full Zen swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Verdigris
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Verdigris is Misted Green (2138-50) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Misted Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Verdigris
The closest Valspar equivalent of Verdigris is Gray Embrace (V099-3). At ΔE 0.27 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.8 vs 46). If Valspar is your counter, order Gray Embrace and you'll get the same color. See the full Gray Embrace swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Verdigris
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Verdigris is Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Willow swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Verdigris
Glidden has no exact twin of Verdigris. The nearest is Summer Shower Green (70GG 45/052) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Shower Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Verdigris
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Verdigris. The nearest is Trout Gray (426-4DB) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Trout Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Verdigris
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Rice Terrace (HGSW 3296), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Verdigris without repainting risk. See the full Rice Terrace swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Verdigris
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Verdigris is Bidwell Blue (DET551) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bidwell Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Verdigris
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Verdigris. The nearest is Rainy Days (JG-01) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Verdigris
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Powder Blue (NO. 23), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Verdigris without repainting risk. See the full Powder Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Verdigris
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Gaelic Garden (0463), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Verdigris without repainting risk. See the full Gaelic Garden swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Verdigris
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Verdigris is Ocean Cruise (0477) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Verdigris
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Verdigris. The nearest is Silver Screen (C2-974) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silver Screen swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Verdigris
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Verdigris is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Verdigris
At Kompozit, the closest color to Verdigris is Ocean Cruise (0477) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →