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Ref. #9D5A12 · 280D-7

Sesame Crunch

20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Sesame Crunch 280D-7 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9D5A12, LRV 20 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ochre Brown from RAL (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Sesame Crunch Technical Profile

HEX Code#9D5A12
RGB157, 90, 18
LRV20.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr

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Sesame Crunch in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Sesame Crunch in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrSesame Crunch
Very similar
RALOchre Brown

Ochre Brown

RAL

Very similar

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Benjamin Moore

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Fireside Chat

Valspar

Visible difference

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Kilz

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Warrior King

Vista Paint

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Hamburger

Dutch Boy

Visible difference

Ginger

PPG

Visible difference

Hampton Beach

Hirshfield's

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Clay .03

Colorhouse

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Leather Bound

Sherwin-Williams

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Hearth Gold

Dunn-Edwards

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Marmelo

Farrow & Ball

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Sesame Crunch

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Sesame Crunch

#9D5A12

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A5A73B

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Sesame Crunch

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Sesame Crunch

Complement

Sapphire Sparkle

Sesame Crunch Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Baked Biscotti

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Marrakech Brown

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Sage Tint

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Planet Green

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Hint of Mauve

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Taos Turquoise

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Sesame Crunch.

Enchanting Ginger

Behr · S-H-320

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Mayan Gold

Behr · 310D-7

#A0660F

Goldenrod Tea

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Victorian Gold

Behr · 320D-7

#97710E

Blonde Wood

Behr · M250-7

#A46A24

Acorn Spice

Behr · S-H-280

#B55C08

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Sun Rays

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Lychee

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Sausalito

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Grandma's China

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Sesame Crunch — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Sesame Crunch have?
Sesame Crunch by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sesame Crunch in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sesame Crunch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sesame Crunch are Ochre Brown by RAL (a very close match), Mexican Hot Chocolate by Benjamin Moore (a close match), Fireside Chat by Valspar (a close match) — the best options for getting Sesame Crunch'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 Sesame Crunch?
Sesame Crunch has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.0, 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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