Benjamin Moore Rodeo 1534: Undertones, Lighting, LRV, & More
If you love Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter, but want a similar alternative, then strap on your chaps and slide on those cowboy boots – we’re going to the RODEO!
This gorgeous neutral has a lot to offer: it’s not just hot on walls; it’s also great for cabinets, trims, and exteriors. But just because it’s gorgeous doesn’t mean it’s the best choice for you and your home. So, let’s do some research and see what it has to offer.
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IS RODEO A WARM OR COOL GRAY?
Rodeo is a warm gray paint color that winks pretty darn hard at the taupe-greige world, but not all the time.
For example, in some rooms with south-facing light, you might find Rodeo leaning into its warm roots and appearing more taupe-greige. But then, in northern rooms, maybe it comes across a touch more dull and gray – SAMPLE CAREFULLY!
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BENJAMIN MOORE RODEO’S LRV
Rodeo has an LRV of 59.84 (according to BM). This LRV puts Rodeo in the light range, but not ANYWHERE NEAR the off-white range, as it has some reasonable meat on its bones.
The LRV of Rodeo is one of the reasons I love it. Whereas Revere Pewter sits at 55.51, Rodeo is a bit lighter and softer looking. With that slightly lower LRV, Revere Pewter can look a bit dingy and heavy in darker, low-light rooms. And while you’ll still want to be careful with Rodeo, its higher LRV has a better chance of settling in.
Not sure what LRV is? It could save your paint lovin’ life – read all about it HERE.
WHAT ARE RODEO’S UNDERTONES?
Just like Revere Pewter, Rodeo can appear with a green undertone, though most of the time, it looks pretty darn neutral.
The less committed a gray is to its undertone, the more likely it is to pick up the other gray undertones, which is one reason why it’s so hard to find a true gray paint color. So, while Rodeo doesn’t have green in its makeup, give it the right conditions, and it’ll go there. Regardless, it’s on the subtle side and could disappear in some rooms, being replaced by very subtle blue or purple undertones.
In the above photo, you can really see how subtle the green undertone can be!
Here’s your Peel & Stick sample of Rodeo…
WHAT’S THE BEST WHITE TRIM COLOR WITH BENJAMIN MOORE RODEO?
Rodeo is reasonably flexible, but if I’m going to CHOOSE a white, I’m probably going to hit Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace. I also like Sherwin Williams Pure White for a slightly softer contrast.
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IS RODEO A GOOD EXTERIOR PAINT COLOR?
Rodeo is touch-and-go. It can work, as its subtle green undertone can harmonise with some concrete and mortars, but its depth leaves it vulnerable to washing out if you get a good hit of natural light on it, especially southern light.
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WHAT COLORS ARE SIMILAR TO RODEO?
Remember, every color has its own particular nuances and there will be NO perfect match – you WILL see shifts in undertones, temperature, and depths, but you could check out…
RODEO VS. SHERWIN WILLIAMS AGREEABLE GRAY
Agreeable Gray has an LRV of 60, so depth-wise, it’s the perfect alternative to Rodeo.
Agreeable Gray is painted on the cabinets | Sherwin Williams Iron Ore island
As for intentions, they both share a similar (limited) commitment to a green undertone, but you might find that Rodeo is just a touch grayer than the warmth in Agreeable Gray.
Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray Paint Color Review
Between Agreeable Gray and Rodeo, Agreeable Gray is the most popular choice for painted cabinets, walls, and exteriors.
By the way, if you’re thinking about color matching between brands, you MIGHT want to read THIS first.
RODEO VS. BENJAMIN MOORE REVERE PEWTER
Going back to the ever-popular Revere Pewter, it’s worth spending a bit more time with these two!
- LRVs: Revere Pewter 55.05 / Rodeo 59.84 – this means Rodeo is a good dose lighter
- UNDERTONES: Quite similar, although Rodeo can be a bit more muted
When it comes to the average home, whether it’s the walls in a room, kitchen cabinets, exterior or interior doors, Revere Pewter is by far the more popular choice. Really, the only reason one might choose Rodeo is if they want a lighter, but similar look.
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DOES RODEO GO WITH CREAM CABINETS & TRIM?
While Revere Pewter works at the very odd time, I doubt Rodeo will work with your cream cabinets and trims, as they’re likely too dark and warm for Rodeo to handle.
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DOES IT GO WITH WOOD CABINETS & TRIMS?
Whether you have wood cabinets, trims, flooring, or furniture, Rodeo can be an interesting choice. The only time I hesitate is when I think of pink-stained woods, as they might hit the wrong edge of Rodeo’s.
WHAT COLORS GO WITH RODEO IN A PALETTE?
Rodeo is somewhat flexible, similar to Revere Pewter, and can support some color, such as…
- grays with similar undertone profiles that are lighter/darker than it
- some gray-blue blends with a bit or a lot more depth than Rodeo (or more) can be stunning
- a wide range of green-gray paint colors, from light-medium to darker
- some blue-gray paint colors are beautiful accents to Rodeo
- very gentle, muted, warm off-white paint colors can be pretty compliments
And much more!
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WRITTEN IN 2021, UPDATED IN 2025
I have a question. I am thinking about doing Rodeo on my main room walls, hallways and bathrooms and the ceiling and the trim Vanilla Milkshake. We have dark floors and a grey fireplace. Do you think those two paint colors will bring too much “cream/yellow” into the room. We have plenty of windows in the main room.
Thank you
Ooooo, Vanilla Milkshake ALWAYS makes me nervous I’d rather see a shift to BM White Dove, SW PUre White or even BM Chantilly Lace.
I am looking for a greige with green undertone for my stairwell, upstairs hallway and downstairs living room. My house is south facing. Would you recommend Rodeo or Hazy Skies? I think Revere Pewter would be too dark.
There’s a big difference between the two as Hazy Skies COMMITS to a green, whereas Rodeo caaan grab green, but it can also seem a bit…not green and a touch violet, depending on the surroundings/light source. So if you WANT green, Hazy Skies is better. I also love SW Gossamer Veil (type it into my SEARCH and you’ll see its review :))