Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Sassy Sassafras |
| SKU | 8002-17E |
| Hex | #D09A62 |
| RGB | 208, 154, 98 |
| HSL | 31°, 54%, 60% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Sassy Sassafras
Sassy Sassafras sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Sassy Sassafras 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
13 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
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Sassy Sassafras within Valspar'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 #D09A62 in HSL space. Pair Sassy 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.
Valspar Sassy Sassafras Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sassy 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 Valspar 8002-17E directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sassy Sassafras
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Sassy Sassafras is Butternut (SW 6389) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butternut swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sassy Sassafras
Behr's nearest match is Golden Aura (MQ4-8), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sassy Sassafras without repainting risk. See the full Golden Aura swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sassy Sassafras
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Harvest Bronze (1146), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sassy Sassafras without repainting risk. See the full Harvest Bronze swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sassy Sassafras
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sassy Sassafras is Bran Muffin (PPG16-14) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bran Muffin swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sassy Sassafras
At Glidden, the closest color to Sassy Sassafras is Bran Muffin (PPG16-14) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bran Muffin swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Sassy Sassafras
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Sassy Sassafras is Bauhaus Gold (214-5DB). 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 38). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Bauhaus Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Bauhaus Gold swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sassy Sassafras
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Honeycomb (HGSW 2133), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sassy Sassafras without repainting risk. See the full Honeycomb swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sassy Sassafras
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Sassy Sassafras is Honey Beehive (DET475) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Honey Beehive swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Sassy Sassafras
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Sassy Sassafras. The nearest is India Yellow (NO. 66) at ΔE 4.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sassy Sassafras
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Impulse (0989), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sassy Sassafras without repainting risk. See the full Impulse swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sassy Sassafras
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Sassy Sassafras is Impulse (0989) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Impulse swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sassy Sassafras
C2 Paint's nearest match is Morelia (C2-603), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Sassy Sassafras without repainting risk. See the full Morelia swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sassy Sassafras
At Kompozit, the closest color to Sassy Sassafras is Impulse (0989) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Impulse swatch →