Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Baby Sprout |
| SKU | 0134 |
| Hex | #A78B81 |
| RGB | 167, 139, 129 |
| HSL | 16°, 18%, 58% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Brown |
About Hirshfield's Baby Sprout
Baby Sprout sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Baby Sprout 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 Baby Sprout 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 #A78B81 in HSL space. Pair Baby Sprout 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 Baby Sprout Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Baby Sprout 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 0134 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Baby Sprout
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Baby Sprout. The nearest is Chocolate Powder (SW 9082) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chocolate Powder swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Baby Sprout
At Behr, the closest color to Baby Sprout is Regency Rose (UL110-11) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Regency Rose swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Baby Sprout
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Baby Sprout. The nearest is Studio Clay (CSP-380) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Studio Clay swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Baby Sprout
At Valspar, the closest color to Baby Sprout is Monkeypod (8004-5E) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monkeypod swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Baby Sprout
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Baby Sprout is Bedford Brown (PPG1060-5) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bedford Brown swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Baby Sprout
At Glidden, the closest color to Baby Sprout is Bedford Brown (PPG1060-5) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bedford Brown swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Baby Sprout
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Baby Sprout is Plum Punch (402-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plum Punch swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Baby Sprout
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Baby Sprout. The nearest is Relaxed Vibe (HGSW 3064) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Relaxed Vibe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Baby Sprout
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Porcini Mushroom (DEBN18), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Baby Sprout without repainting risk. See the full Porcini Mushroom swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Baby Sprout
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Baby Sprout — the nearest deck color, Homebody (JG-136), is clearly different (ΔE 6.34). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0134 instead. See the full Homebody swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Baby Sprout
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Baby Sprout is Sulking Room Pink (NO. 295) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sulking Room Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Baby Sprout
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Baby Sprout is Rocky Mountain (0128) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rocky Mountain swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Baby Sprout
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Baby Sprout — the nearest deck color, Mocha (CA048), is clearly different (ΔE 6.87). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0134 instead. See the full Mocha swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Baby Sprout
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Baby Sprout — the nearest deck color, Staddle Stone (BD37), is clearly different (ΔE 5.26). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0134 instead. See the full Staddle Stone swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Baby Sprout
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Baby Sprout — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 13.48). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0134 instead. See the full Shade swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Baby Sprout
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Baby Sprout. The nearest is Fleur (FLEUR) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fleur swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Baby Sprout
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Baby Sprout — the nearest deck color, French Linen (FRENCH LINEN), is clearly different (ΔE 13.48). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0134 instead. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Baby Sprout
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Baby Sprout — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 8.31). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0134 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Baby Sprout
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Baby Sprout — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 9.09). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0134 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Baby Sprout
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Baby Sprout is Baby Sprout (0134). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). If Kompozit is your counter, order Baby Sprout and you'll get the same color. See the full Baby Sprout swatch →