ORANGES

Saffron Thread

#DF984E

RGB 223, 152, 78 · HSL 31°, 69%, 59% · CMYK 0, 32, 65, 13

Saffron Thread is #DF984E in HEX — rgb(223, 152, 78), hsl(31°, 69%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 65%, 13%).

Saffron Thread pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 69%, 59%. 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#DF984E

RGB223, 152, 78

HSL31°, 69%, 59%

HSV31°, 65%, 87%

CMYK0, 32, 65, 13

Decimal14653518

CSS RGBrgb(223, 152, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 69%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Saffron Thread SW6663

Exact match

Kilz

Habanero LH230

ΔE 1 · #DC974D

Benjamin Moore

Brilliant 161

ΔE 1.5 · #E49B51

Vista Paint

Autumn Beauty K-569

ΔE 2 · #E09C52

Dunn-Edwards

Pumpkin Pie DE5228

ΔE 3.1 · #E99E56

Behr

Stunning Gold M240-6

ΔE 3.6 · #DE914A

Hallman-Lindsay

Japonica 983

ΔE 3.7 · #E89952

Dulux

Gold Foil S12G7

ΔE 3.8 · #D99A4C

Valspar

Bugle Call 3006-5A

ΔE 6.1 · #CF954A

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 6.4 · #D69C54

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 6.7 · #CF8744

PPG

Italian Saffron 16-12

ΔE 7.4 · #CD9647

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 9 · #F4AF5B

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 9.2 · #D88950

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 10.8 · #EFA94A

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12.8 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#DF984E

#4E94DF

Analogous

#DF514E

#DF984E

#DCDF4E

Triadic

#DF984E

#4EDF99

#994EDF

Split-Complementary

#DF984E

#4EDCDF

#514EDF

Tetradic

#DF984E

#4EDF51

#4E94DF

#DF4EDC

Monochromatic

#7D4C17

#BE7323

#DF984E

#EABE8F

#F6E4D0

Rectangle

#DF984E

#94DF4E

#4E94DF

#994EDF

Compound

#DF984E

#DCDF4E

#4E94DF

#514EDF

Variations

Lighter

#E5AD72

#E5C19B

#ECDBC9

Darker

#D07B21

#925514

#56310A

Saturation

#AC9781

#DF994E

#EF993E

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

2.40:1

Fail

vs Black

8.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DF984E

#C1B04B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DF984E

#A7A75C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DF984E

#E0919A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Saffron Thread 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

#E79F56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DF984E

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4A47A

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.

#357DCA

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: #DF984E;

CSS — background

background-color: #DF984E;

CSS Variable

--color-saffron-thread: #DF984E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'saffron-thread': '#DF984E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DF984E] text-[#DF984E]

SCSS

$saffron-thread: #DF984E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DF984E?

#DF984E is Saffron Thread, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DF984E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Saffron Thread?

Saffron Thread 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 Thread?

Saffron Thread 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 Thread?

You can download Saffron Thread 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 Thread?

The hex code is #DF984E. In RGB it's 223, 152, 78, and in HSL it's 31°, 69%, 59%.

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