Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Saffron Thread |
| SKU | 310B-7 |
| Hex | #FFA600 |
| RGB | 255, 166, 0 |
| HSL | 39°, 100%, 50% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr Saffron Thread
Saffron Thread sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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 Thread is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
9 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Saffron Thread 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 #FFA600 in HSL space. Pair Saffron Thread 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 Thread Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Saffron Thread 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 310B-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Saffron Thread
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Saffron Thread is Gusto Gold (SW 6904) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gusto Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Saffron Thread
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Saffron Thread is Mandarin Orange (2018-20). At ΔE 0.28 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Mandarin Orange and you'll get the same color. See the full Mandarin Orange swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Saffron Thread
The closest Valspar equivalent of Saffron Thread is Orange Glow (3001-1A). At ΔE 0.38 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49.4 vs 49). If Valspar is your counter, order Orange Glow and you'll get the same color. See the full Orange Glow swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Saffron Thread
At Glidden, the closest color to Saffron Thread is Marigold Petals (05YY 42/727) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 42 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marigold Petals swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Saffron Thread
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Mangolicious (112-7DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saffron Thread without repainting risk. See the full Mangolicious swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Saffron Thread
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Flash of Orange (DEA116), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saffron Thread without repainting risk. See the full Flash of Orange swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Saffron Thread
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is I Love To Boogie (0956), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saffron Thread without repainting risk. See the full I Love To Boogie swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Saffron Thread
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Saffron Thread is I Love To Boogie (0956). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order I Love To Boogie and you'll get the same color. See the full I Love To Boogie swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Saffron Thread
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Saffron Thread is I Love To Boogie (0956). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). If Kompozit is your counter, order I Love To Boogie and you'll get the same color. See the full I Love To Boogie swatch →