Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Japonica |
| SKU | 0983 |
| Hex | #E89952 |
| RGB | 232, 153, 82 |
| HSL | 28°, 77%, 62% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Hirshfield's Japonica
Japonica sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Japonica 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 by brand
12 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Japonica 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 #E89952 in HSL space. Pair Japonica 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 Japonica Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Japonica 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 0983 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Japonica
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Japonica is Kumquat (SW 6648) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kumquat swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Japonica
Behr has no exact twin of Japonica. The nearest is Adventure Orange (270D-5) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Adventure Orange swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Japonica
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Brilliant Amber (161), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Japonica without repainting risk. See the full Brilliant Amber swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Japonica
Valspar's nearest match is Toffee Cream (3001-3B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.5 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Japonica without repainting risk. See the full Toffee Cream swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Japonica
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Japonica is Carmelized Orange (PPG1197-7) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carmelized Orange swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Japonica
At Glidden, the closest color to Japonica is Cornucopia (PPG1203-7) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cornucopia swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Japonica
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Japonica. The nearest is Sweet Cantaloupe (108-5DB) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweet Cantaloupe swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Japonica
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Japonica is Heirloom Carrot (HGSW 1134) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heirloom Carrot swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Japonica
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Colorado Peach (DE5236), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Japonica without repainting risk. See the full Colorado Peach swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Japonica
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Japonica (0983), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Japonica without repainting risk. See the full Japonica swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Japonica
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Japonica. The nearest is Live Wire (C2-574) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Live Wire swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Japonica
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Japonica is Japonica (0983). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39). If Kompozit is your counter, order Japonica and you'll get the same color. See the full Japonica swatch →