Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Saffron Valley |
| SKU | 0872 |
| Hex | #A98946 |
| RGB | 169, 137, 70 |
| HSL | 41°, 41%, 47% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
12 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Saffron Valley
Glidden's nearest match is Graceful Gazelle (PPG1105-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saffron Valley without repainting risk. See the full Graceful Gazelle 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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Saffron Valley
At Hirshfield's, 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 →
Rodda Equivalent of Saffron Valley
Rodda has no exact twin of Saffron Valley. The nearest is Aberdeen (R051) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aberdeen 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 →