PPG Italian Saffron
PPG16-12 · #AF7800 · LRV ~22.5
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Golden Ochre (~94% proximity)Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) is a dark brown from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 22.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Golden Ochre (~94% proximity).
Closest tone to Italian Saffron in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
22.5 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG16-12
HEX
#AF7800
RGB
175, 120, 0
HSL
41°, 100%, 34%
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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 22.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. 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: Golden Ochre (V053-6), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Auric (SW 6692), ~86% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Auric (HGSW6692), ~86% proximity; Glidden: Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7), ~80% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Goldsmith (CSP-960), ~78% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Alameda Ochre (DET482), ~77% proximity; Behr: Turmeric (M290-7), ~77% proximity; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), ~47% 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 #AF7800, RGB 175, 120, 0. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.