Safari 7697 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CCB18B, LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Maize from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CCB18B · 7697
Safari
46%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Safari Technical Profile
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Safari in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Safari in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsSafari
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyMaize
Maize
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cookie Crumb
PPG
Nearly identical
Only Yesterday
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Raffia Ribbon
Behr
Nearly identical
Sisal
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Only Yesterday
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Adobe
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hazy Earth
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pale Ale
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Safari
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Safari
#CCB18B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADB181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Safari
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Safari 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Safari.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Safari — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Safari have?
Safari by Sherwin-Williams 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 Safari in your own space before committing.
What colors match Safari from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Safari are Maize by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Cookie Crumb by PPG (a near-identical match), Only Yesterday by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Safari'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 Safari?
Safari has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.1, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Safari's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.