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.
Ref. #CD9647 · 16-12
Italian Saffron
35%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Italian Saffron Technical Profile
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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
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.
#FFFFFF
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
Italian Saffron 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Italian Saffron.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Italian Saffron's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.