Saffron Thread 6663 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DF984E, LRV 39 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Habanero from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DF984E · 6663
Saffron Thread
39%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Saffron Thread in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Saffron Thread in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsSaffron Thread
Nearly identical
KilzHabanero
Habanero
Kilz
Nearly identical
Brilliant Amber
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Autumn Beauty
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Colorado Peach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Japonica
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Stunning Gold
Behr
Very similar
Golden Meadow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Toasted Coffee
Valspar
Very similar
Cornucopia
PPG
Very similar
Petal .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Saffron Thread
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Saffron Thread
#DF984E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C3C36F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Saffron Thread
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Saffron Thread 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Saffron Thread.
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 Thread — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Saffron Thread have?
Saffron Thread by Sherwin-Williams 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 Thread in your own space before committing.
What colors match Saffron Thread from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Saffron Thread are Habanero by Kilz (a near-identical match), Brilliant Amber by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Autumn Beauty by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Saffron Thread'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 Thread?
Saffron Thread has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.7, 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 Saffron Thread's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.