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Rodda VerdigrisCA185 · #A9B9B0 · LRV 46

Verdigris reads as a cool green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Rodda CA185 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

RODDA VERDIGRIS
RGB 169, 185, 176LRV 46

Color spec

BrandRodda
NameVerdigris
SKUCA185
Hex#A9B9B0
RGB169, 185, 176
HSL146°, 10%, 69%
LRV46
Undertonecool green tone
FamilyGray
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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 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1
All gray at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6212 · #ADBBB2 · ΔE 1 · LRV 48
SW 9658 · #ADBCB4 · ΔE 1.08 · LRV 48
SW 7621 · #B0B8B2 · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 47
SW 19 · #A0BBB8 · ΔE 4.32 · LRV 47

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.5
All gray at Behr →
PPU11-14 · #AABAB0 · ΔE 0.5 · LRV 47
N360-3 · #A8B7A9 · ΔE 2.21 · LRV 45
BXC-16 · #AFB9B0 · ΔE 2.37 · LRV 47
PPU12-14 · #B0B8B1 · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 47

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.88
All gray at Benjamin Moore →
689 · #A4BBB6 · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 47
1571 · #B0B9B2 · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 47
2138-50 · #B0B8AE · ΔE 3.17 · LRV 47
1578 · #B0B9B3 · ΔE 3.28 · LRV 47

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.27
All gray at Valspar →
V099-3 · #A8B8AF · ΔE 0.27 · LRV 45.8
M313 · #A8BAB3 · ΔE 1.12 · LRV 46.5
5003-3C · #A8BAAF · ΔE 1.17 · LRV 46.7
M208 · #ADBBAD · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 47.5

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.96
All gray at PPG / Glidden →
PPG10-29 · #A2B5AA · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 44
PPG1145-4 · #A8BBB9 · ΔE 3.38 · LRV 47
PPG1144-4 · #A2B6B5 · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 44

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.59
All gray at Glidden →
PPG1144-4 · #A2B7B5 · ΔE 3.59 · LRV 45
PPG1145-4 · #A8BBBA · ΔE 3.85 · LRV 47
50GG 47/057 · #ADBAB9 · ΔE 4.24 · LRV 47
70GG 45/052 · #AAB7B7 · ΔE 4.72 · LRV 45

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.56
All gray at Dutch Boy →
331-3DB · #A8BDB8 · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 48
426-4DB · #B0B8B2 · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 47
429-3DB · #A8B8B7 · ΔE 3.84 · LRV 46
332-3DB · #A0BBB8 · ΔE 4.32 · LRV 47
HGSW 3296 · #ADBBB2 · ΔE 1 · LRV 46
HGSW 6212 · #ADBBB2 · ΔE 1 · LRV 46
HGSW 7621 · #B0B8B2 · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 47

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.65
All gray at Dunn-Edwards →
DET541 · #ACBDB1 · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 48
DET551 · #A9B9B5 · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 47
DE5717 · #A0B7AD · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 41
DE6284 · #ACB7A8 · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 42

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.17
All gray at Magnolia Home →
JG-63 · #AFBCAF · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 48
JG-64 · #A6BEB3 · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 48
JG-01 · #A8B6B4 · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 45
JG-46 · #B3B9AA · ΔE 4.54 · LRV 47

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.65
All gray at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 23 · #A7BBB4 · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 47
NO. 84 · #ACBEB3 · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 49
NO. 9805 · #A5BEB9 · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 48
NO. 22 · #B5BBB4 · ΔE 4.44 · LRV 49

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.2
All gray at Diamond Vogel →
0463 · #AAB7AE · ΔE 1.2 · LRV 45
0456 · #ACB8AA · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 46
0477 · #AFBAB4 · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 47
0441 · #B0B7AE · ΔE 3.62 · LRV 46

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.17
All gray at Hirshfield's →
0477 · #ACB8B2 · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 47
H0042 · #A6BBB7 · ΔE 2.77 · LRV 47
H0073 · #B0B9AC · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 47
0441 · #ACB4AC · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 45

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.85
All gray at C2 Paint →
C2-702 · #A8BEB9 · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 49
C2-974 · #AAB6B6 · ΔE 4.91 · LRV 45

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.83
All gray at Clare →
PNT100-MD-43 · #9AB0AB · ΔE 3.83 · LRV 41

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.99
All gray at Portola Paints →
COSTA · #AABEBF · ΔE 4.99 · LRV 49

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.49
All gray at Annie Sloan →
SVENSKA BLUE · #A4BEB7 · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 48

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.76
All gray at Kompozit →
0463 · #A5B3AB · ΔE 1.76 · LRV 43
0477 · #ACB8B2 · ΔE 2.17 · LRV 46
0441 · #ACB4AC · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 44

Similar Rodda colors

closest in the Rodda deck

The 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.

CA190 · LRV 44
CA177 · LRV 47
CA183 · LRV 49
CA193 · LRV 44
CA157 · LRV 44
R044 · LRV 49

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#A9B9B0 + #B9A9B2
TRIADIC
#A9B9B0 · #B0A9B9 · #B9B0A9
ANALOGOUS
#AAB9A9 · #A9B9B0 · #A9B9B8

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.05:1fail
Sample text on black
10.25:1AAA

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 →

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