Sassy Sassafras 8002-17E is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D09A62, LRV 37 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bauhaus Gold from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D09A62 · 8002-17E
Sassy Sassafras
37%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sassy Sassafras Technical Profile
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Sassy Sassafras in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sassy Sassafras in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSassy Sassafras
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBauhaus Gold
Bauhaus Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Golden Aura
Behr
Nearly identical
Harvest Bronze
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bakelite Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bran Muffin
PPG
Very similar
Spice Cookie
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dingo
Kilz
Very similar
Honey Beehive
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Impulse
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sassy Sassafras
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sassy Sassafras
#D09A62
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9BA78
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sassy Sassafras
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sassy Sassafras 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 Valspar Colors
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Sassy Sassafras — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sassy Sassafras have?
Sassy Sassafras by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sassy Sassafras in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sassy Sassafras from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sassy Sassafras are Bauhaus Gold by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Golden Aura by Behr (a near-identical match), Golden Aura by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sassy 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 Sassy Sassafras?
Sassy Sassafras has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.4, 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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Why Sassy Sassafras's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.