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Ref. #CD9647 · 16-12

Italian Saffron

35%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Italian Saffron 16-12 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CD9647, LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Georgian Yellow from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Italian Saffron Technical Profile

HEX Code#CD9647
RGB205, 150, 71
LRV35.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG

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Italian Saffron in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Italian Saffron in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGItalian Saffron
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGeorgian Yellow

Georgian Yellow

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Bugle Call

Valspar

Nearly identical

Georgian Yellow

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Maple Sugar

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Gingerbread House

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Glazed Pears

Behr

Nearly identical

Golden Rule

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Pattypan Squash

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Vintage Find

Kilz

Very similar

India Yellow

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Grain .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Italian Saffron

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Italian Saffron

#CD9647

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B6BC76

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

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Color Palettes for Italian Saffron

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Solid Gold

Complement

Safe Harbor

Italian Saffron Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Papyrus Paper

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Autumn Fern

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Oriental Ivory

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Clover Leaf

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Birch

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Adventure

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Amaretto Sours

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Grandma's China

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Safari

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Peach of Mind

Behr · CE-04

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Italian Saffron — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Italian Saffron have?
Italian Saffron by PPG 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 Italian Saffron in your own space before committing.
What colors match Italian Saffron from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Italian Saffron are Georgian Yellow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Bugle Call by Valspar (a near-identical match), Chapultepec by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Italian Saffron'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 Italian Saffron?
Italian Saffron has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.2, 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.

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