Saffron Spice 218-5DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E1B047, LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gambol Gold from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E1B047 · 218-5DB
Saffron Spice
48%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Saffron Spice Technical Profile
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Saffron Spice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Saffron Spice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySaffron Spice
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGambol Gold
Gambol Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lioness
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lioness
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Va Va Voom
PPG
Nearly identical
Honey Glow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Glen Ridge Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
English Custard
Behr
Nearly identical
Roman Ornament
Valspar
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Equator
Kilz
Very similar
Golden Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Saffron Spice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Saffron Spice
#E1B047
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5C56D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Saffron Spice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Saffron Spice 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Saffron Spice.
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 Spice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Saffron Spice have?
Saffron Spice by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Spice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Saffron Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Saffron Spice are Gambol Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Lioness by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Lioness by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Saffron Spice'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 Spice?
Saffron Spice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.5, 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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Why Saffron Spice's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.