Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Saffron Strands |
| SKU | PPU6-02 |
| Hex | #D39953 |
| RGB | 211, 153, 83 |
| HSL | 33°, 59%, 58% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Saffron Strands
Saffron Strands sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Saffron Strands is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Saffron Strands within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #D39953 in HSL space. Pair Saffron Strands with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Saffron Strands Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Saffron Strands from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr PPU6-02 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Saffron Strands
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Honeycomb (SW 6375), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saffron Strands without repainting risk. See the full Honeycomb swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Saffron Strands
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Saffron Strands is Delightful Golden (2158-30). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Delightful Golden and you'll get the same color. See the full Delightful Golden swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Saffron Strands
At Valspar, the closest color to Saffron Strands is Sassy Sassafras (8002-17E) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sassy Sassafras swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Saffron Strands
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Saffron Strands is Bran Muffin (PPG16-14) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bran Muffin swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Saffron Strands
Glidden's nearest match is Bran Muffin (PPG16-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saffron Strands without repainting risk. See the full Bran Muffin swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Saffron Strands
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Golden Meadow (213-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saffron Strands without repainting risk. See the full Golden Meadow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Saffron Strands
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Honeycomb (HGSW 2133), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saffron Strands without repainting risk. See the full Honeycomb swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Saffron Strands
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Saffron Strands is Honey Beehive (DET475) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Honey Beehive swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Saffron Strands
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Saffron Strands. The nearest is India Yellow (NO. 66) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Saffron Strands
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Veronica's Crown (H024), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saffron Strands without repainting risk. See the full Veronica's Crown swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Saffron Strands
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Georgian Yellow (H0024), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saffron Strands without repainting risk. See the full Georgian Yellow swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Saffron Strands
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Saffron Strands is Gilded (C2-634) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gilded swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Saffron Strands
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Saffron Strands. The nearest is Arles (ARLES) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 44 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Arles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Saffron Strands
Kompozit's nearest match is Impulse (0989), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saffron Strands without repainting risk. See the full Impulse swatch →