Saffron Strands PPU6-02 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D39953, LRV 37 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Delightful Golden from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D39953 · PPU6-02
Saffron Strands
37%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Saffron Strands Technical Profile
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Saffron Strands in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Saffron Strands in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSaffron Strands
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDelightful Golden
Delightful Golden
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Poseidon's Gold
Valspar
Nearly identical
Georgian Yellow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ceremonial Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Impulse
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bran Muffin
PPG
Nearly identical
Golden Meadow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dingo
Kilz
Nearly identical
Honey Beehive
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Saffron Strands
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Saffron Strands
#D39953
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BABD75
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Saffron Strands
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Saffron Strands Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Saffron Strands.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Saffron Strands — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Saffron Strands have?
Saffron Strands by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Saffron Strands in your own space before committing.
What colors match Saffron Strands from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Saffron Strands are Delightful Golden by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Poseidon's Gold by Valspar (a near-identical match), Georgian Yellow by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Saffron Strands's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Saffron Strands?
Saffron Strands has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Saffron Strands's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.