Sweet Sue 1003 is a orange paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #D8AA86, LRV 45 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Papaya from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D8AA86 · 1003
Sweet Sue
45%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweet Sue Technical Profile
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Sweet Sue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Sue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sSweet Sue
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyPale Papaya
Pale Papaya
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Casabella
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sweet Sue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Eastern Spice
Behr
Nearly identical
Perfect Peach
Valspar
Nearly identical
Clay Fire
PPG
Very similar
Cliff Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Soft Apricot
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Raw Wood
Kilz
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Sue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Sue
#D8AA86
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8B57A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Sue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Sue 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 Sweet Sue.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet Sue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Sue have?
Sweet Sue by Hirshfield's 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 Sweet Sue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Sue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Sue are Pale Papaya by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Casabella by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Indian Summer by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet Sue'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 Sweet Sue?
Sweet Sue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.1, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sweet Sue's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.