Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Sassafras |
| SKU | 0310 |
| Hex | #BAA47A |
| RGB | 186, 164, 122 |
| HSL | 39°, 32%, 60% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Hirshfield's Sassafras
Sassafras 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.
Sassafras 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 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 neutral 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 Sassafras 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 #BAA47A in HSL space. Pair Sassafras 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 Sassafras Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sassafras 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 0310 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sassafras
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Tarnished Treasure (SW 9118), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sassafras without repainting risk. See the full Tarnished Treasure swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sassafras
Behr's nearest match is Oxford Street (N270-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sassafras without repainting risk. See the full Oxford Street swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sassafras
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Rattan (AF-375), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sassafras without repainting risk. See the full Rattan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sassafras
At Valspar, the closest color to Sassafras is Caraway Seed (3005-9C) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37.5 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caraway Seed swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sassafras
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Sailor's Knot (PPG1100-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sassafras without repainting risk. See the full Sailor's Knot swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sassafras
At Glidden, the closest color to Sassafras is Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Applesauce Cake swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sassafras
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Corked Tan (320-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sassafras without repainting risk. See the full Corked Tan swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sassafras
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Balanced Tan (HGSW 3194), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sassafras without repainting risk. See the full Balanced Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sassafras
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sassafras is With the Grain (DET668) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full With the Grain swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sassafras
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Sassafras — the nearest deck color, Juniper Tree (JG-166), is clearly different (ΔE 5.26). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0310 instead. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sassafras
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Biscuit (NO. 38), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sassafras without repainting risk. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sassafras
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Vintage Gold (0282), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sassafras without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sassafras
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Sassafras — the nearest deck color, Chisel (CA107), is clearly different (ΔE 5.27). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0310 instead. See the full Chisel swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sassafras
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Sassafras is Garbanzo (C2-843). At ΔE 0.4 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Garbanzo and you'll get the same color. See the full Garbanzo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sassafras
Clare has no exact twin of Sassafras. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sassafras
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Sassafras — the nearest deck color, Coda (CODA), is clearly different (ΔE 7.69). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0310 instead. See the full Coda swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sassafras
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Sassafras — the nearest deck color, French Linen (FRENCH LINEN), is clearly different (ΔE 6.59). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0310 instead. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sassafras
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Sassafras — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 7.62). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0310 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Sassafras
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Sassafras — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 10.69). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0310 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sassafras
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Sassafras is Sassafras (0310). 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 38 vs 39). If Kompozit is your counter, order Sassafras and you'll get the same color. See the full Sassafras swatch →