Safari Sun 0248 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #B4885C, LRV 28 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Toned Honey from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B4885C · 0248
Safari Sun
28%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Safari Sun Technical Profile
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Safari Sun in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Safari Sun in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintSafari Sun
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyToned Honey
Toned Honey
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Safari Sun
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mission Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Corner Café
Valspar
Nearly identical
Etruscan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Allegro
PPG
Nearly identical
Tatami Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Almond Roca
Behr
Very similar
Golden Sunrise
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Safari Sun
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Safari Sun
#B4885C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0B082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Safari Sun
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Safari Sun 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Safari Sun.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Safari Sun — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Safari Sun have?
Safari Sun by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Safari Sun in your own space before committing.
What colors match Safari Sun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Safari Sun are Toned Honey by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Safari Sun by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Mission Gold by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Safari Sun'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 Sun?
Safari Sun has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.1, 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 Sun's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.