Saffron Thread
SW 6663 · Sherwin-Williams
OrangeView Saffron Thread SW 6663 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#DF984E
LRV
39
Family
Orange
SW 6663
Color profile
Light value
39 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Orange
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 39, Saffron Thread is a medium orange that reflects a moderate amount of light. Saffron Thread carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Saffron Thread under Orange.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 39 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Saffron ThreadThis colorSaffron ThreadSherwin-Williams · SW 6663
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Tap any color to compareSaffron Thread vs Honeycomb
39LRV37
#DF984EHex#D59858
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Saffron Thread vs Bakelite Gold
39LRV38
#DF984EHex#D7995D
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Saffron Thread vs Adventure Orange
39LRV42
#DF984EHex#E69F5F
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Saffron Thread vs Ceremonial Gold
39LRV39
#DF984EHex#D69E59
OrangeFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Saffron Thread vs Curry
39LRV35
#DF984EHex#D88F32
OrangeFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Saffron Thread vs Gold Crest
39LRV39
#DF984EHex#DF9938
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Saffron Thread vs Golden Rule
39LRV34
#DF984EHex#CC9249
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Saffron Thread vs Osage Orange
39LRV45
#DF984EHex#F4A045
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Saffron Thread vs Harvest Gold
39LRV41
#DF984EHex#D9A06A
OrangeFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Saffron Thread vs Sunflower
39LRV40
#DF984EHex#E39A33
OrangeFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareSaffron Thread vs Brilliant Amber
39LRV38
#DF984EHex#E39A50
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Brilliant Amber is near-identical · 1 points darker compared with Saffron Thread.
Saffron Thread vs Toffee Cream
39LRV38
#DF984EHex#E09655
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Toffee Cream is very close match · cooler compared with Saffron Thread.
Saffron Thread vs Butterscotch
39LRV34
#DF984EHex#D89050
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Butterscotch is close match · 5 points darker · cooler compared with Saffron Thread.
Saffron Thread vs Saffron Strands
39LRV37
#DF984EHex#D39952
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Saffron Strands is close match · 2 points darker · leans greener compared with Saffron Thread.
Saffron Thread vs Autumn Spice
39LRV34
#DF984EHex#CF904F
OrangeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Autumn Spice is close match · 5 points darker · cooler compared with Saffron Thread.
Saffron Thread vs Bran Muffin
39LRV34
#DF984EHex#CC9859
OrangeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Bran Muffin is close match · 5 points darker · cooler compared with Saffron Thread.
Saffron Thread vs Glazed Pears
39LRV36
#DF984EHex#CD9956
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Glazed Pears is close match · 3 points darker · leans greener compared with Saffron Thread.
Saffron Thread, answered
What is the LRV of Saffron Thread?
Saffron Thread (SW 6663) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 39, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Saffron Thread a warm or cool color?
Saffron Thread has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Saffron Thread be used outside?
Yes, Saffron Thread is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Saffron Thread from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Saffron Thread is Brilliant Amber (161) by Benjamin Moore, near-identical · 1 points darker.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6663
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