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Glidden Italian Saffron

PPG16-12 · #CD9647 · LRV ~35.2

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Tupelo Honey (~96% proximity)

Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) is a mid-tone orange from Glidden, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 35.2 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Tupelo Honey (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Italian Saffron in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

35.2 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG16-12

HEX

#CD9647

RGB

205, 150, 71

HSL

35°, 57%, 54%

Family

Oranges

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Italian Saffron FAQ

What is the LRV of Italian Saffron?

Italian Saffron has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 35.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Italian Saffron in other brands?

Valspar: Tupelo Honey (8002-21F), ~96% proximity; PPG: Allspice (PPG1207-6), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Glowing Umber (182), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Golden Rule (SW 6383), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Golden Rule (HGSW6383), ~94% proximity; Behr: Sweet Mustard (M260-6), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Gingerbread House (DE5334), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), ~76% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Italian Saffron?

The HEX code of Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) is #CD9647, RGB 205, 150, 71. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.