Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Saffron Thread |
| SKU | SW 6663 |
| Hex | #DF984E |
| RGB | 223, 152, 78 |
| HSL | 31°, 69%, 59% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Sherwin-Williams Saffron Thread
Saffron Thread sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 orange from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Saffron Thread within Sherwin-Williams'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 #DF984E 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.
Sherwin-Williams 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6663 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Saffron Thread
At Behr, the closest color to Saffron Thread is Life Is Good (T18-05) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Life Is Good swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Saffron Thread
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Saffron Thread is Brilliant Amber (161). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Brilliant Amber and you'll get the same color. See the full Brilliant Amber swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Saffron Thread
At Valspar, the closest color to Saffron Thread is Toffee Cream (3001-3B) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.5 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Toffee Cream swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Saffron Thread
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Saffron Thread. The nearest is Carmelized Orange (PPG1197-7) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carmelized Orange swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Saffron Thread
At Glidden, the closest color to Saffron Thread is Cornucopia (PPG1203-7) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cornucopia swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Saffron Thread
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Saffron Thread is Golden Meadow (213-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Meadow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Saffron Thread
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Saffron Thread is Honeycomb (HGSW 2133) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Honeycomb swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Saffron Thread
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Colorado Peach (DE5236), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saffron Thread without repainting risk. See the full Colorado Peach swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Saffron Thread
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Saffron Thread. The nearest is Dutch Orange (NO. W76) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dutch Orange swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Saffron Thread
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Saffron Thread is Japonica (0983) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Japonica swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Saffron Thread
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Saffron Thread is Japonica (0983) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Japonica swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Saffron Thread
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Saffron Thread. The nearest is Live Wire (C2-574) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Live Wire swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Saffron Thread
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Saffron Thread. The nearest is Arles (ARLES) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Arles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Saffron Thread
At Kompozit, the closest color to Saffron Thread is Japonica (0983) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Japonica swatch →