Sailor's Knot 1100-4 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B8A47A, LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sassafras from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B8A47A · 1100-4
Sailor's Knot
38%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sailor's Knot Technical Profile
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Sailor's Knot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sailor's Knot in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSailor's Knot
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSassafras
Sassafras
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sassafras
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rattan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tarnished Treasure
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cumin
Behr
Nearly identical
Paper Sack
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Caraway Seed
Valspar
Nearly identical
Corked Tan
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Zucchini Garden
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sailor's Knot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sailor's Knot
#B8A47A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sailor's Knot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sailor's Knot 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Sailor's Knot.
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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sailor's Knot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sailor's Knot have?
Sailor's Knot by PPG 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 Sailor's Knot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sailor's Knot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sailor's Knot are Sassafras by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sassafras by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Rattan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sailor's Knot'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 Sailor's Knot?
Sailor's Knot has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.1, 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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