Saffron Strands reads as warm and grounded — strong in kitchens, family rooms, and any space where warmth is the dominant mood you're after. At LRV 37 it carries real depth without going dark — a good choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Because it's a fully saturated example, it lands strongest as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than the dominant whole-room color. Skip it in rooms that already run warm or get strong afternoon sun, where it can tip into an overpowering glow.
Ref. #D39952 · PPU6-2
Saffron Strands
37%LRV Value
Saffron Strands Technical Profile
What color is Behr Saffron Strands (PPU6-2)? It's a medium warm orange — hex #D39952, LRV 37. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Saffron Strands is Benjamin Moore Delightful Golden — a near-identical match on the wall, with Hirshfield's Georgian Yellow and Valspar Poseidon's Gold also close. Its LRV of 37 gives Saffron Strands depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. As a fully saturated example, it reads as a confident statement color — best deployed as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than a whole-room dominant. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges. Saturated colors amplify lighting effects more than muted ones: warm bulbs deepen and enrich, cool daylight sharpens and slightly cools the same hex.
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Colors Similar to Saffron Strands
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Delightful Golden
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Georgian Yellow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Poseidon's Gold
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ceremonial Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Georgian Yellow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bran Muffin
PPG
Nearly identical
Dingo
Kilz
Very similar
Golden Meadow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Saffron Strands
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Saffron Strands
#D39952
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.
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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 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), Georgian Yellow by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Poseidon's Gold by Valspar (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Saffron Strands's look in a brand your local store carries. Always 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 37.2, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Saffron Strands depends on the room. Here's how to choose.