Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Sassafras |
| SKU | 0310 |
| Hex | #BDA97F |
| RGB | 189, 169, 127 |
| HSL | 41°, 32%, 62% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
C2 Paint
Valspar
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Clare Equivalent of Sassafras
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Sassafras — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 5.62). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0310 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sassafras
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Sassafras — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 12.16). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0310 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →