Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Japonica |
| SKU | 0983 |
| Hex | #E89952 |
| RGB | 232, 153, 82 |
| HSL | 28°, 77%, 62% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| 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 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 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 →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Japonica
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Japonica — the nearest deck color, Cottage Feel (JG-40), is clearly different (ΔE 10.77). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0983 instead. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Japonica
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Japonica — the nearest deck color, India Yellow (NO. 66), is clearly different (ΔE 8.87). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0983 instead. See the full India Yellow 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 →
Rodda Equivalent of Japonica
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Japonica — the nearest deck color, Sienna (CA120), is clearly different (ΔE 8.68). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0983 instead. See the full Sienna 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 →
Clare Equivalent of Japonica
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Japonica — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 10.91). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0983 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Japonica
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Japonica — the nearest deck color, Pixie (PIXIE), is clearly different (ΔE 8.99). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0983 instead. See the full Pixie swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Japonica
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Japonica — the nearest deck color, Arles (ARLES), is clearly different (ΔE 6.15). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0983 instead. See the full Arles swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Japonica
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Japonica — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 17.71). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0983 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Japonica
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Japonica — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (398640), is clearly different (ΔE 7.55). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0983 instead. See the full Terracotta 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 →