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.
Ref. #9D5A12 · 280D-7
Sesame Crunch
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sesame Crunch Technical Profile
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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
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Fireside Chat
Valspar
Visible difference
Autumn Spice
Kilz
Visible difference
Warrior King
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Hamburger
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Ginger
PPG
Visible difference
Hampton Beach
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Leather Bound
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Hearth Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sesame Crunch
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
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
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
Sesame Crunch 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 Sesame Crunch.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sesame Crunch's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.