Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Italian Saffron |
| SKU | PPG16-12 |
| Hex | #CC9648 |
| RGB | 204, 150, 72 |
| HSL | 35°, 56%, 54% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About PPG / Glidden Italian Saffron
Italian Saffron sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Italian Saffron 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
13 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Italian Saffron within PPG / Glidden'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 #CC9648 in HSL space. Pair Italian Saffron 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.
PPG / Glidden Italian Saffron Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Italian Saffron 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 PPG / Glidden PPG16-12 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Italian Saffron
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Italian Saffron is Golden Rule (SW 6383) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Rule swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Italian Saffron
Behr's nearest match is Solid Gold (M280-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Italian Saffron without repainting risk. See the full Solid Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Italian Saffron
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Maple Sugar (2160-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Italian Saffron without repainting risk. See the full Maple Sugar swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Italian Saffron
Valspar's nearest match is Tupelo Honey (8002-21F), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Italian Saffron without repainting risk. See the full Tupelo Honey swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Italian Saffron
The closest Glidden equivalent of Italian Saffron is Italian Saffron (PPG16-12). At ΔE 0.27 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Glidden is your counter, order Italian Saffron and you'll get the same color. See the full Italian Saffron swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Italian Saffron
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Italian Saffron is Pattypan Squash (215-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pattypan Squash swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Italian Saffron
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Italian Saffron is Luna Gold (HGSW 2142) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Luna Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Italian Saffron
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Gingerbread House (DE5334), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Italian Saffron without repainting risk. See the full Gingerbread House swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Italian Saffron
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Italian Saffron. The nearest is India Yellow (NO. 66) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Italian Saffron
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Child of the Moon (0914), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Italian Saffron without repainting risk. See the full Child of the Moon swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Italian Saffron
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Georgian Yellow (H0024), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Italian Saffron without repainting risk. See the full Georgian Yellow swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Italian Saffron
C2 Paint's nearest match is Gilded (C2-634), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Italian Saffron without repainting risk. See the full Gilded swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Italian Saffron
Kompozit has no exact twin of Italian Saffron. The nearest is Impulse (0989) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Impulse swatch →