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Sherwin-Williams Saffron Thread

SW 6663 · #DF984E · LRV ~38.7

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Brilliant Amber (~98% proximity)

Saffron Thread (SW 6663) is a mid-tone orange from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 38.7 (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 Benjamin Moore Brilliant Amber (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Saffron Thread in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

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