PPG Italian Saffron
PPG16-12 · #AF7800 · LRV 22.5
Compare with other brands: Valspar Golden Ochre is a 94% matchItalian Saffron (PPG16-12) is a dark brown from PPG. Its LRV is about 22.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Golden Ochre (94% match).
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LRV
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 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.
What is the closest match to Italian Saffron in other brands?
Valspar: Golden Ochre (V053-6), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Auric (SW 6692), 86%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Auric (HGSW6692), 86%; Glidden: Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7), 80%; Benjamin Moore: Goldsmith (CSP-960), 78%; Dunn-Edwards: Alameda Ochre (DET482), 77%; Behr: Turmeric (M290-7), 77%; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), 47%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.