Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Saffron Valley |
| SKU | 0872 |
| Hex | #A7843E |
| RGB | 167, 132, 62 |
| HSL | 40°, 46%, 45% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Hirshfield's Saffron Valley
Saffron Valley sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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
20 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Saffron Valley within Hirshfield's'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 #A7843E 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.
Hirshfield's 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 Hirshfield's 0872 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Saffron Valley
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Saffron Valley is Nankeen (SW 6397) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nankeen swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Saffron Valley
Behr's nearest match is Harvest Time (S300-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saffron Valley without repainting risk. See the full Harvest Time swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Saffron Valley
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Saffron Valley is Mustard Olive (2151-10) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mustard Olive swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Saffron Valley
Valspar has no exact twin of Saffron Valley. The nearest is Sun Valley Vista (M245) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.2 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sun Valley Vista swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Saffron Valley
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Saffron Valley. The nearest is Pumpkin Spice (PPG16-13) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pumpkin Spice swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Saffron Valley
Glidden has no exact twin of Saffron Valley. The nearest is Pumpkin Spice (PPG16-13) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pumpkin Spice 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 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Saffron Valley
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Saffron Valley is Hazellwood (HGSW 2192) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hazellwood swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Saffron Valley
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Arrow Rock (DE5440), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saffron Valley without repainting risk. See the full Arrow Rock 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 7.07). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0872 instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Saffron Valley
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Saffron Valley — the nearest deck color, Drab (NO. 41), is clearly different (ΔE 11.04). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0872 instead. See the full Drab swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Saffron Valley
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Saffron Valley (0872), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saffron Valley without repainting risk. See the full Saffron Valley swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Saffron Valley
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Saffron Valley — the nearest deck color, Aberdeen (R051), is clearly different (ΔE 5.86). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0872 instead. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Saffron Valley
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Saffron Valley. The nearest is Pumpkin (C2-647) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pumpkin swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Saffron Valley
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Saffron Valley — the nearest deck color, Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52), is clearly different (ΔE 16.8). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0872 instead. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Saffron Valley
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Saffron Valley — the nearest deck color, Miel (MIEL), is clearly different (ΔE 11.59). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0872 instead. See the full Miel swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Saffron Valley
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Saffron Valley — the nearest deck color, Coco (COCO), is clearly different (ΔE 12.66). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0872 instead. See the full Coco swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Saffron Valley
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Saffron Valley — the nearest deck color, Old Soul (BD-OS), is clearly different (ΔE 14.46). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0872 instead. See the full Old Soul swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Saffron Valley
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Saffron Valley — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (398640), is clearly different (ΔE 13.39). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0872 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Saffron Valley
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Saffron Valley is Saffron Valley (0872). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25). If Kompozit is your counter, order Saffron Valley and you'll get the same color. See the full Saffron Valley swatch →