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Sassafras

38%LRV Value
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Sassafras 0310 is a orange paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #BAA47A, LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sailor's Knot from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Sassafras Technical Profile

HEX Code#BAA47A
RGB186, 164, 122
LRV38.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandHirshfield's

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Sassafras in Every Brand

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

Hirshfield'sSassafras
Nearly identical
PPGSailor's Knot

Sailor's Knot

PPG

Nearly identical

Sassafras

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Tarnished Treasure

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Oxford Street

Behr

Nearly identical

Rattan

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Caraway Seed

Valspar

Nearly identical

Corked Tan

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Paper Sack

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Stone .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Zucchini Garden

Kilz

Very similar

Duster

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Beige

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Sassafras

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Sassafras

#BAA47A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A7AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Sassafras

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Sassafras

Complement

Splendid Blue

Sassafras Room Palettes

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

Walls

Santo

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Semolina

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Metal Flake

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Plum Preserve

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Parkwater

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

Other Hirshfield's colors close to Sassafras.

Season Finale

Hirshfield's · 0267

#BEA27B

Star of Gold

Hirshfield's · 0323

#BAA87D

Rich Reward

Hirshfield's · 0302

#B9A37F

Cocoa Nib

Hirshfield's · 0260

#BC9F7E

Highlight

Hirshfield's · 0275

#BBA583

Goldie Oldie

Hirshfield's · 0387

#BAAD75

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Chipped Porcelain

Dutch Boy · 219-2DB

#F5E1AC

Wild Rice

PPG · 1072-3

#D5BFB4

Sand Dollar

Benjamin Moore · 877

#F1ECE5

Chestnut Bisque

Behr · S200-4

#BE9A89

Golden Lake

Vista Paint · 0316

#D6C6A0

Taj Mahal

Behr · M300-2

#F4E2BC

Sassafras — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Sassafras have?
Sassafras by Hirshfield's has a neutral 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 Sassafras in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sassafras from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sassafras are Sailor's Knot by PPG (a near-identical match), Sassafras by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Tarnished Treasure by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sassafras'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?
Sassafras has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.4, 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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