Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Sassafras |
| SKU | 0310 |
| Hex | #BDA97F |
| RGB | 189, 169, 127 |
| HSL | 41°, 32%, 62% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Sassafras
Sassafras sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.
Sassafras 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Sassafras within Diamond Vogel'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 #BDA97F in HSL space. Pair Sassafras 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.
Diamond Vogel Sassafras Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sassafras 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 Diamond Vogel 0310 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sassafras
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sassafras is Dusted Olive (SW 9028) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusted Olive swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sassafras
Behr's nearest match is Cliff Ridge (MQ2-29), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sassafras without repainting risk. See the full Cliff Ridge swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sassafras
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Golden Divan (CSP-1005), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sassafras without repainting risk. See the full Golden Divan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sassafras
The closest Valspar equivalent of Sassafras is Dry Earth (6008-4A). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.8 vs 41). If Valspar is your counter, order Dry Earth and you'll get the same color. See the full Dry Earth swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sassafras
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Antiquity (PPG1093-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sassafras without repainting risk. See the full Antiquity swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sassafras
Glidden's nearest match is Summerwood Gold (30YY 39/225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sassafras without repainting risk. See the full Summerwood Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sassafras
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Corked Tan (320-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sassafras without repainting risk. See the full Corked Tan swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sassafras
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sassafras is Mythic Green (HGSW 2215) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mythic Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sassafras
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Equestrian (DET661), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sassafras without repainting risk. See the full Equestrian swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sassafras
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Sassafras. The nearest is Juniper Tree (JG-166) at ΔE 4.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sassafras
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Sassafras is Biscuit (NO. 38) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sassafras
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Sassafras is Star of Gold (0323). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Star of Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Star of Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sassafras
At Rodda, the closest color to Sassafras is Heathered Herb (R050) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heathered Herb swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sassafras
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Sassafras is Bamboo (C2-875). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Bamboo and you'll get the same color. See the full Bamboo swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sassafras
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Sassafras. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 47 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sassafras
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Sassafras is Star of Gold (0323). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). If Kompozit is your counter, order Star of Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Star of Gold swatch →