Color spec
| Brand | Kompozit |
| Name | Back to Basics |
| SKU | 0255 |
| Hex | #C49A69 |
| RGB | 196, 154, 105 |
| HSL | 32°, 44%, 59% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Kompozit Back to Basics
Back to Basics sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Back to Basics 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
14 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Similar Kompozit colors
closest in the Kompozit deckThe nearest shades to Back to Basics within Kompozit'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 #C49A69 in HSL space. Pair Back to Basics 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.
Kompozit Back to Basics Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Back to Basics 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 Kompozit 0255 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Back to Basics
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Mannered Gold (SW 6130), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Back to Basics without repainting risk. See the full Mannered Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Back to Basics
Behr's nearest match is Gingersnap (S270-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Back to Basics without repainting risk. See the full Gingersnap swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Back to Basics
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Back to Basics is Coffeehouse Ochre (CW-385) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coffeehouse Ochre swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Back to Basics
The closest Valspar equivalent of Back to Basics is Western Wear (M139). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.7 vs 36). If Valspar is your counter, order Western Wear and you'll get the same color. See the full Western Wear swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Back to Basics
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Back to Basics is Welcome Home (PPG1092-5) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Welcome Home swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Back to Basics
At Glidden, the closest color to Back to Basics is Welcome Home (PPG1092-5) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Welcome Home swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Back to Basics
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sahara Sands (315-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Back to Basics without repainting risk. See the full Sahara Sands swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Back to Basics
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Mannered Gold (HGSW 2173), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Back to Basics without repainting risk. See the full Mannered Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Back to Basics
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Back to Basics is Wildflower Honey (DET486) — very close at ΔE 3.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wildflower Honey swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Back to Basics
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Back to Basics. The nearest is Duster (NO. 319) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Duster swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Back to Basics
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Back to Basics (0255), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Back to Basics without repainting risk. See the full Back to Basics swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Back to Basics
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Back to Basics is Back to Basics (0255). 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 36 vs 36). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Back to Basics and you'll get the same color. See the full Back to Basics swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Back to Basics
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Back to Basics is Honeycomb (BD69). At ΔE 0.31 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Honeycomb and you'll get the same color. See the full Honeycomb swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Back to Basics
At Clare, the closest color to Back to Basics is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Good as Gold swatch →