Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Sweet Sue |
| SKU | 1003 |
| Hex | #D8AA86 |
| RGB | 216, 170, 134 |
| HSL | 26°, 51%, 69% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Hirshfield's Sweet Sue
Sweet Sue sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Sweet Sue 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 Sweet Sue 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 #D8AA86 in HSL space. Pair Sweet Sue 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 Sweet Sue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sweet Sue 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 1003 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sweet Sue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sweet Sue is New Colonial Yellow (SW 2853) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full New Colonial Yellow swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sweet Sue
Behr's nearest match is Eastern Spice (PMD-97), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sweet Sue without repainting risk. See the full Eastern Spice swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sweet Sue
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Casabella (102), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sweet Sue without repainting risk. See the full Casabella swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sweet Sue
At Valspar, the closest color to Sweet Sue is New Mexico Mesa (T515) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43.3 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full New Mexico Mesa swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sweet Sue
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sweet Sue is Clay Fire (PPG1070-4) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clay Fire swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sweet Sue
At Glidden, the closest color to Sweet Sue is Clay Fire (PPG1070-4) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clay Fire swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sweet Sue
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Sweet Sue is Pale Papaya (311-3DB). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Pale Papaya and you'll get the same color. See the full Pale Papaya swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sweet Sue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sweet Sue is Orange Patina (HGSW 2105) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Patina swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sweet Sue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sweet Sue is Cliff Brown (DEC711) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cliff Brown swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Sweet Sue
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Sweet Sue — the nearest deck color, Rosy Pink (JG-154), is clearly different (ΔE 7.23). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1003 instead. See the full Rosy Pink swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sweet Sue
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Fowler Pink (NO. 39), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sweet Sue without repainting risk. See the full Fowler Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sweet Sue
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Sweet Sue (1003), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sweet Sue without repainting risk. See the full Sweet Sue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Sweet Sue
At Rodda, the closest color to Sweet Sue is Sienna (CA120) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sienna swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sweet Sue
C2 Paint's nearest match is Sweet Potato (C2-559), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sweet Sue without repainting risk. See the full Sweet Potato swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Sweet Sue
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Sweet Sue — the nearest deck color, Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76), is clearly different (ΔE 9.8). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1003 instead. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Sweet Sue
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Sweet Sue. The nearest is Pixie (PIXIE) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pixie swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Sweet Sue
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Sweet Sue — the nearest deck color, Versailles (VERSAILLES), is clearly different (ΔE 11.88). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1003 instead. See the full Versailles swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Sweet Sue
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Sweet Sue — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 10.87). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1003 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Sweet Sue
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Sweet Sue — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 18.82). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1003 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sweet Sue
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Sweet Sue is Sweet Sue (1003). 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 45 vs 44). If Kompozit is your counter, order Sweet Sue and you'll get the same color. See the full Sweet Sue swatch →