Back to Basics 0255 is a brown paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #C49A69, LRV 36 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clay .01 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C49A69 · 0255
Back to Basics
36%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Back to Basics Technical Profile
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Back to Basics in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Back to Basics in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sBack to Basics
Nearly identical
ColorhouseClay .01
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Sandy Valley
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Back to Basics
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sahara Sands
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gingersnap
Behr
Nearly identical
Mannered Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lariat Tan
Valspar
Nearly identical
Welcome Home
PPG
Very similar
Aztec Yellow
Kilz
Very similar
Tan Plan
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Back to Basics
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Back to Basics
#C49A69
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2B47E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Back to Basics
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Back to Basics 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Back to Basics.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Back to Basics — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Back to Basics have?
Back to Basics by Hirshfield's 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 Back to Basics in your own space before committing.
What colors match Back to Basics from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Back to Basics are Clay .01 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Sandy Valley by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Back to Basics by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Back to Basics'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 Back to Basics?
Back to Basics has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Back to Basics's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.