Saffron Smile 7872 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #FFEC95, LRV 83 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tinker Belles from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFEC95 · 7872
Saffron Smile
83%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Saffron Smile Technical Profile
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Saffron Smile in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Saffron Smile in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintSaffron Smile
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyTinker Belles
Tinker Belles
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lemon Drops
Behr
Nearly identical
Fresh Pineapple
PPG
Nearly identical
Chickery Chick
Valspar
Nearly identical
San Fernando Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Quack Quack
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Scene Stealer
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fun Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Yellow Green
Kilz
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Saffron Smile
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Saffron Smile
#FFEC95
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFD65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Saffron Smile
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Saffron Smile 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Saffron Smile.
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 Smile — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Saffron Smile have?
Saffron Smile by Vista Paint has a cool (green) 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 Smile in your own space before committing.
What colors match Saffron Smile from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Saffron Smile are Tinker Belles by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Lemon Drops by Behr (a near-identical match), Fresh Pineapple by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Saffron Smile'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 Smile?
Saffron Smile has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Saffron Smile's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.