Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Back to Basics |
| SKU | 0255 |
| Hex | #C49A69 |
| RGB | 196, 154, 105 |
| HSL | 32°, 44%, 59% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Hirshfield's Back to Basics
Back to Basics sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Back to Basics is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
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 orange 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 Back to Basics 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 #C49A69 in HSL space. Pair Back to Basics 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 Back to Basics Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Back to Basics 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 0255 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Back to Basics
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Mannered Gold (SW 6130), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Back to Basics without repainting risk. See the full Mannered Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Back to Basics
Behr's nearest match is Gingersnap (S270-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Back to Basics without repainting risk. See the full Gingersnap swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Back to Basics
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Back to Basics is Coffeehouse Ochre (CW-385) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coffeehouse Ochre swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Back to Basics
The closest Valspar equivalent of Back to Basics is Western Wear (M139). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.7 vs 36). If Valspar is your counter, order Western Wear and you'll get the same color. See the full Western Wear swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Back to Basics
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Back to Basics is Welcome Home (PPG1092-5) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Welcome Home swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Back to Basics
At Glidden, the closest color to Back to Basics is Welcome Home (PPG1092-5) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Welcome Home swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Back to Basics
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sahara Sands (315-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Back to Basics without repainting risk. See the full Sahara Sands swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Back to Basics
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Mannered Gold (HGSW 2173), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Back to Basics without repainting risk. See the full Mannered Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Back to Basics
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Back to Basics is Wildflower Honey (DET486) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wildflower Honey swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Back to Basics
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Back to Basics — the nearest deck color, Juniper Tree (JG-166), is clearly different (ΔE 11.35). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0255 instead. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Back to Basics
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Back to Basics is Sand (NO. 45) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Back to Basics
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Back to Basics (0255), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Back to Basics without repainting risk. See the full Back to Basics swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Back to Basics
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Back to Basics — the nearest deck color, Badlands (CA106), is clearly different (ΔE 5.21). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0255 instead. See the full Badlands swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Back to Basics
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Back to Basics is Honeycomb (BD69). At ΔE 0.31 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Honeycomb and you'll get the same color. See the full Honeycomb swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Back to Basics
At Clare, the closest color to Back to Basics is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Back to Basics
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Back to Basics — the nearest deck color, Pixie (PIXIE), is clearly different (ΔE 6.49). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0255 instead. See the full Pixie swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Back to Basics
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Back to Basics — the nearest deck color, Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY), is clearly different (ΔE 11.77). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0255 instead. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Back to Basics
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Back to Basics — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 12.11). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0255 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Back to Basics
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Back to Basics — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (398640), is clearly different (ΔE 9.48). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0255 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Back to Basics
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Back to Basics is Back to Basics (0255). 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 36 vs 36). If Kompozit is your counter, order Back to Basics and you'll get the same color. See the full Back to Basics swatch →