Sassafras
With a focus on versatile tones, Sassafras (0310) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#BBA87E
LRV
41.00
Sassafras's Color Strip
Sassafras is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Palmetto Bluff and Life Exotic. The strip spans from Saffron Tint at the lightest end to September Gold at the deepest. Strip 73 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Sassafras in Real Rooms
Sassafras has a medium-high LRV of 41 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Sassafras in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Sassafras gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Sassafras really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
Sassafras sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Sassafras in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Sassafras does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Sassafras on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
These photos show Sassafras in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
Sassafras in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Sassafras in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Sassafras provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
Sassafras on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Sassafras creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
Sassafras on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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