Sassafras 0310 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #B9A478, LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sailor's Knot from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B9A478 · 0310
Sassafras
38%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Sassafras in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sassafras in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintSassafras
Nearly identical
PPGSailor's Knot
Sailor's Knot
PPG
Nearly identical
Sassafras
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rattan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cumin
Behr
Nearly identical
Tarnished Treasure
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Corked Tan
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Paper Sack
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Caraway Seed
Valspar
Very similar
Zucchini Garden
Kilz
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sassafras
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sassafras
#B9A478
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 Sassafras
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Sassafras.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sassafras — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sassafras have?
Sassafras by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Sassafras in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sassafras from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sassafras are Sailor's Knot by PPG (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 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 Sassafras?
Sassafras has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.2, 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 Sassafras's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.