Color spec
| Brand | Rodda |
| Name | Wheat |
| SKU | CA053 |
| Hex | #B79D82 |
| RGB | 183, 157, 130 |
| HSL | 31°, 27%, 61% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Rodda Wheat
Wheat sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Wheat 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
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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Rodda colors
closest in the Rodda deckThe nearest shades to Wheat 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 #B79D82 in HSL space. Pair Wheat 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 Wheat Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Wheat 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 CA053 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Wheat
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Wheat is Sugared Almond (SW 9537) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sugared Almond swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Wheat
Behr's nearest match is Craft Brown (HDC-AC-12), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wheat without repainting risk. See the full Craft Brown swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Wheat
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Wheat is Dark Buff (CSP-320) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dark Buff swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Wheat
At Valspar, the closest color to Wheat is Faint Maple (2008-9C) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.8 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Faint Maple swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Wheat
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Maison De Campagne (PPG15-01), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wheat without repainting risk. See the full Maison De Campagne swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Wheat
Glidden's nearest match is Warm Caramel (10YY 35/196), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wheat without repainting risk. See the full Warm Caramel swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Wheat
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Wheat is Mitered Edge (216-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mitered Edge swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Wheat
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Wheat. The nearest is Elk Run (HGSW 3204) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Elk Run swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Wheat
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Baked Potato (DEC717), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wheat without repainting risk. See the full Baked Potato swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Wheat
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Buff (NO. 20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wheat without repainting risk. See the full Buff swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Wheat
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Hillsboro Tan (H120), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wheat without repainting risk. See the full Hillsboro Tan swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Wheat
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Wheat is Nankeen (H0120). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Nankeen and you'll get the same color. See the full Nankeen swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Wheat
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Wheat is Thatch (C2-827) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thatch swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Wheat
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Wheat is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Wheat
At Kompozit, the closest color to Wheat is Tailored Tan (0239) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tailored Tan swatch →