Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Apple Crisp |
| SKU | 0247 |
| Hex | #BB8E5E |
| RGB | 187, 142, 94 |
| HSL | 31°, 41%, 55% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Brown |
About Hirshfield's Apple Crisp
Apple Crisp sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Apple Crisp is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 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 brown 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
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Apple Crisp within Hirshfield's'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 #BB8E5E in HSL space. Pair Apple Crisp 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.
Hirshfield's Apple Crisp Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Apple Crisp 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 Hirshfield's 0247 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Apple Crisp
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Apple Crisp is Tatami Tan (SW 6116) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tatami Tan swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Apple Crisp
At Behr, the closest color to Apple Crisp is Radiance (MQ4-7) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Radiance swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Apple Crisp
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Apple Crisp is Maple Syrup (1105). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Maple Syrup and you'll get the same color. See the full Maple Syrup swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Apple Crisp
At Valspar, the closest color to Apple Crisp is Light Bronzer (M155) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.7 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Bronzer swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Apple Crisp
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Apple Crisp is Wheat Toast (PPG1080-5) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wheat Toast swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Apple Crisp
Glidden's nearest match is Honey Haven (PPG1089-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Apple Crisp without repainting risk. See the full Honey Haven swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Apple Crisp
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Apple Crisp is Sweetened Tea (314-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweetened Tea swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Apple Crisp
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Apple Crisp is Butcher Paper (HGSW 2153) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butcher Paper swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Apple Crisp
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Mission Gold (DET685), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Apple Crisp without repainting risk. See the full Mission Gold swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Apple Crisp
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Apple Crisp. The nearest is Vintage Crown (JG-152) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Apple Crisp
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Wet Sand (NO. 46), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Apple Crisp without repainting risk. See the full Wet Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Apple Crisp
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Safari Sun (0248), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Apple Crisp without repainting risk. See the full Safari Sun swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Apple Crisp
Rodda has no exact twin of Apple Crisp. The nearest is Rye (CA101) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rye swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Apple Crisp
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Apple Crisp is Frida (C2-602). At ΔE 0.49 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Frida and you'll get the same color. See the full Frida swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Apple Crisp
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Apple Crisp — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 6.15). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0247 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Apple Crisp
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Apple Crisp is Bandelier (BANDELIER) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bandelier swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Apple Crisp
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Apple Crisp — the nearest deck color, Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY), is clearly different (ΔE 12.85). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0247 instead. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Apple Crisp
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Apple Crisp — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 11.22). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0247 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Apple Crisp
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Apple Crisp — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (398640), is clearly different (ΔE 7.37). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0247 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Apple Crisp
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Apple Crisp is Apple Crisp (0247). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If Kompozit is your counter, order Apple Crisp and you'll get the same color. See the full Apple Crisp swatch →