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Sherwin-Williams Saffron Thread

SW 6663 · #DF984E · LRV 38.7

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Brilliant Amber is a 98% match

Saffron Thread (SW 6663) is a mid-tone orange from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 38.7 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Brilliant Amber (98% match).

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LRV

38.7 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6663

HEX

#DF984E

RGB

223, 152, 78

HSL

31°, 69%, 59%

Family

Oranges

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Saffron Thread FAQ

What is the LRV of Saffron Thread?

Saffron Thread has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 38.7 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.

What is the closest match to Saffron Thread in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Brilliant Amber (161), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Pumpkin Pie (DE5228), 94%; Valspar: Toffee Cream (3001-3B), 92%; Behr: Sweet Mustard (M260-6), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Adventure Orange (HGSW6655), 88%; Glidden: Italian Saffron (PPG16-12), 85%; PPG: Allspice (PPG1207-6), 85%; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), 67%. 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 Saffron Thread?

The HEX code of Saffron Thread (SW 6663) is #DF984E, RGB 223, 152, 78. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.