Saffron Thread
At first glance, Saffron Thread belongs to the orange family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. An LRV of 39.0 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#DF984ELRV
38.95
Saffron Thread's Color Strip
Saffron Thread is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Summer Day and Marigold. The strip spans from Captivating Cream at the lightest end to Marigold at the deepest. Strip 123 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Coordinating Colors
Welcome White reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 39), opening up a space where Saffron Thread encloses it.
At LRV 66 vs 39, Maison Blanche is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 39 vs 20, Saffron Thread is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Welcome White reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 39), opening up a space where Saffron Thread encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 39 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 39 and 38, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (42 vs 39) makes Adventure Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 39 and 39, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (39 vs 35) makes Saffron Thread the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 39 and 39, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Saffron Thread reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Osage Orange reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 39), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 41 and 39, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 40 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Rest Assured reads slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 39), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 39 vs 39), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 39 and 38, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Violet Vignette reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 39), opening up a space where Saffron Thread encloses it.
At LRV 39 vs 7, Saffron Thread is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 39 vs 23, Saffron Thread is decisively the brighter choice.
Saffron Thread reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 22), opening up a space where Stratford Blue encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Sociable reflects far more light (LRV 56 vs 39), opening up a space where Saffron Thread encloses it.
White Raisin reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 39), opening up a space where Saffron Thread encloses it.
A 8-point LRV gap (47 vs 39) makes Sun Bleached Ochre the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (47 vs 39) makes Viva Gold the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (39 vs 34) makes Saffron Thread the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (39 vs 35) makes Saffron Thread the marginally brighter of the two.
A 9-point LRV gap (39 vs 30) makes Saffron Thread the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 39 and 39, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 39 vs 37), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Saffron Thread reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This richly saturated golden-orange evokes the warmth of exotic spices and sun-baked terracotta, inviting both energy and comfort into kitchens and dining spaces. Pair it with deep jewel tones or creamy neutrals to let its vibrant character truly shine without overwhelming the room.