Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Saffron Valley |
| SKU | 0872 |
| Hex | #A98946 |
| RGB | 169, 137, 70 |
| HSL | 41°, 41%, 47% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Diamond Vogel Saffron Valley
Saffron Valley sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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 Valley 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Valspar
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Saffron Valley within Diamond Vogel'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 #A98946 in HSL space. Pair Saffron Valley 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.
Diamond Vogel Saffron Valley Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Saffron Valley 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 Diamond Vogel 0872 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Saffron Valley
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Saffron Valley is Graceful Gazelle (PPG1105-7) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Graceful Gazelle swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Saffron Valley
At Behr, the closest color to Saffron Valley is Brown Rabbit (300F-5) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brown Rabbit swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Saffron Valley
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Saffron Valley is Medieval Gold (2152-10) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Medieval Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Saffron Valley
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Saffron Valley is Peanut Brittle (DE5447) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peanut Brittle swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Saffron Valley
At Kompozit, the closest color to Saffron Valley is Golden Cadillac (0879) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Cadillac swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Saffron Valley
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Saffron Valley is Bourbon Street (318-7DB) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bourbon Street swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Saffron Valley
Valspar has no exact twin of Saffron Valley. The nearest is Sun Valley Vista (M245) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.2 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sun Valley Vista swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Saffron Valley
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Saffron Valley — the nearest deck color, Chamois (SW 6131), is clearly different (ΔE 5.46). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0872 instead. See the full Chamois swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Saffron Valley
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Saffron Valley — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 6.7). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0872 instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Saffron Valley
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Saffron Valley — the nearest deck color, Komodo (C2-664), is clearly different (ΔE 7.55). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0872 instead. See the full Komodo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Saffron Valley
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Saffron Valley — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 7.95). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0872 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Saffron Valley
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Saffron Valley — the nearest deck color, Wet Sand (NO. 46), is clearly different (ΔE 9.19). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0872 instead. See the full Wet Sand swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Saffron Valley
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Saffron Valley — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 13.94). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0872 instead. See the full Anita swatch →