Saffron Ivory 7003-21 is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F9F1D8, LRV 88 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shredded Wheat from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9F1D8 · 7003-21
Saffron Ivory
88%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Saffron Ivory Technical Profile
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Saffron Ivory in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Saffron Ivory in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSaffron Ivory
Nearly identical
Vista PaintShredded Wheat
Shredded Wheat
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Soft Candlelight
PPG
Nearly identical
Featherbed
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mist Yellow
Behr
Nearly identical
Desert Lily
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cheesecake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
White Peony
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pithed Lemon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lemon Meringue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
White Tie
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Air .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cream
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Saffron Ivory
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Saffron Ivory
#F9F1D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFC66C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Saffron Ivory
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Saffron Ivory 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Saffron Ivory.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Saffron Ivory — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Saffron Ivory have?
Saffron Ivory by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Saffron Ivory in your own space before committing.
What colors match Saffron Ivory from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Saffron Ivory are Shredded Wheat by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Apricot Mousse by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Soft Candlelight by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Saffron Ivory'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 Ivory?
Saffron Ivory has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 88.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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