Ref. #FFEC95 · K-475
Saffron Smile
83%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Saffron Smile Technical Profile
What color is Saffron Smile? It's a very light cool yellow with the hex code #FFEC95. Colors similar to Saffron Smile include Dutch Boy Tinker Belles, Behr Lemon Drops, Valspar Chickery Chick. Saffron Smile has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 83, Saffron Smile reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Saffron Smile reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Saffron Smile
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Tinker Belles
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lemon Drops
Behr
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
Calabash
PPG
Nearly identical
Fun Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
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 belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Saffron Smile from other brands?
The closest matches are Tinker Belles by Dutch Boy (#FDED98), Lemon Drops by Behr (#FDE88F), Chickery Chick by Valspar (#FBE998). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Saffron Smile?
Saffron Smile has an LRV of 83.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.