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Saffron Strands

#D39952

RGB 211, 153, 82 · HSL 33°, 59%, 57% · CMYK 0, 27, 61, 17

Saffron Strands is #D39952 in HEX — rgb(211, 153, 82), hsl(33°, 59%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 61%, 17%).

Saffron Strands pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 59%, 57%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D39952

RGB211, 153, 82

HSL33°, 59%, 57%

HSV33°, 61%, 83%

CMYK0, 27, 61, 17

Decimal13867346

CSS RGBrgb(211, 153, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 59%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Delightful 2158-30

ΔE 0.4 · #D29851

Behr

Saffron Strands PPU6-2

ΔE 0.5 · #D39953

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 1.2 · #D69C54

Valspar

Poseidon's Gold 3004-5A

ΔE 1.6 · #CE9650

Hallman-Lindsay

Georgian Yellow historic-georgian-yellow

ΔE 2.2 · #D1974C

Vista Paint

Georgian Yellow C-1341

ΔE 2.4 · #CF994E

Sherwin-Williams

Ceremonial Gold SW6382

ΔE 2.4 · #D69E59

PPG

Allspice 1207-6

ΔE 2.7 · #CC974D

Kilz

Vintage Find LD280-02

ΔE 3.6 · #CD9147

Dunn-Edwards

Slightly Golden DE5299

ΔE 3.9 · #CB904E

Dulux

Gold Foil S12G7

ΔE 4.5 · #D99A4C

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 6.4 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 7.1 · #E4A467

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 8.2 · #CA9F5E

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 11.1 · #B97D31

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 13.2 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D39952

#518BD2

Analogous

#D25751

#D39952

#CCD251

Triadic

#D39952

#51D298

#9851D2

Split-Complementary

#D39952

#51CCD2

#5751D2

Tetradic

#D39952

#51D257

#518BD2

#D251CC

Monochromatic

#6D491C

#AA712C

#D39952

#E2BC8D

#F1E0CA

Rectangle

#D39952

#8BD251

#518BD2

#9851D2

Compound

#D39952

#CCD251

#518BD2

#5751D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBAC74

#DEC19C

#E8DAC9

Darker

#BC7B2C

#84551C

#4E320F

Saturation

#A5937E

#D29851

#E99A3A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.49:1

Fail

vs Black

8.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D39952

#BBAC50

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D39952

#A5A55F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D39952

#D4929A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Saffron Strands reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#DE9F59

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#D39952

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#CBA47D

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3E75BA

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #D39952;

CSS — background

background-color: #D39952;

CSS Variable

--color-saffron-strands: #D39952;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'saffron-strands': '#D39952' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D39952] text-[#D39952]

SCSS

$saffron-strands: #D39952;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D39952?

#D39952 is Saffron Strands, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D39952 warm or cool?

Saffron Strands reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Saffron Strands?

Saffron Strands works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Saffron Strands?

Saffron Strands pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Saffron Strands?

You can download Saffron Strands on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Saffron Strands?

The hex code is #D39952. In RGB it's 211, 153, 82, and in HSL it's 33°, 59%, 57%.

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