Sweet Sue 1003 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #D4A983, estimated LRV 44 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is City Sunrise from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #D4A983 · 1003
Sweet Sue
44%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweet Sue Technical Profile
HEX Code#D4A983
RGB212, 169, 131
Estimated LRV44.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandVista Paint
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City Sunrise
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#D1A67D
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Toffee Cream
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#D3AC89
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Sweet Sue
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#D8AA86
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#DAAD89
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#CCA683
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#CDA885
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#CCA683
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Raw Wood
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#CAA380
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#D0AB8C
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Colors That Work With Sweet Sue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Sue
#D4A983
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7B57B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Sue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Sue 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
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Sweet Sue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Sue have?
Sweet Sue by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sweet Sue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Sue are City Sunrise by Behr (a close digital match), Toffee Cream by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), City Sunrise by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sweet Sue'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 Sweet Sue?
Sweet Sue has a estimated lightness value of 44.0, 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 Sweet Sue's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.