Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Britches |
| SKU | H0123 |
| Hex | #A09073 |
| RGB | 160, 144, 115 |
| HSL | 39°, 19%, 54% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Hirshfield's Britches
Britches 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 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.
Britches 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Britches 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 #A09073 in HSL space. Pair Britches 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 Britches Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Britches 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 H0123 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Britches
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Britches is Barro Verde (SW 9123). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Barro Verde and you'll get the same color. See the full Barro Verde swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Britches
At Behr, the closest color to Britches is Cottage Walk (ECC-17-1) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cottage Walk swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Britches
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Palace Tan (CW-35), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Britches without repainting risk. See the full Palace Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Britches
At Valspar, the closest color to Britches is Mountain Hideaway (M225) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.7 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mountain Hideaway swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Britches
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Saddle Soap (PPG1102-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Britches without repainting risk. See the full Saddle Soap swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Britches
Glidden's nearest match is Saddle Soap (PPG1102-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Britches without repainting risk. See the full Saddle Soap swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Britches
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Batter's Box (320-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Britches without repainting risk. See the full Batter's Box swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Britches
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Britches is Arroyo Valley (HGSW 3203). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Arroyo Valley and you'll get the same color. See the full Arroyo Valley swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Britches
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Natural Bridge (DE6194), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Britches without repainting risk. See the full Natural Bridge swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Britches
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Britches is Drab (NO. 41) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drab swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Britches
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Britches is Kinderhook Clay (H123). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Kinderhook Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Kinderhook Clay swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Britches
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Britches is In the Bag (C2-840) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Bag swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Britches
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Britches. The nearest is Bond Street (BOND STREET) at ΔE 4.64 — 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 Bond Street swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Britches
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Britches is Whipcord (0338). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Kompozit is your counter, order Whipcord and you'll get the same color. See the full Whipcord swatch →