Sassafras Tea HDC-CL-13 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7D614C, LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rookwood Brown from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7D614C · HDC-CL-13
Sassafras Tea
13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sassafras Tea Technical Profile
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Sassafras Tea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sassafras Tea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSassafras Tea
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRookwood Brown
Rookwood Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Distressed Leather
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Coconut Grove
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chocolate Turtle
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tasty Tiramisu
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Very similar
Hickory Nut
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Very similar
Fig Branches
PPG
Very similar
Hickory Nut
Vista Paint
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sassafras Tea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sassafras Tea
#7D614C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#979465
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sassafras Tea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sassafras Tea Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Sassafras Tea.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sassafras Tea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sassafras Tea have?
Sassafras Tea by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sassafras Tea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sassafras Tea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sassafras Tea are Rookwood Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Distressed Leather by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Coconut Grove by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sassafras Tea's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Sassafras Tea?
Sassafras Tea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sassafras Tea's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.