Saffron paint colors
Top picks for saffron
3 editor's picksEditor's picks + the named saffron every designer roundup features. Each card links to a single-color reference or full brand guide.
More saffron shades
3 variantsDrill into shade variants — modifier-specific bands (light, deep, muted) and named in-between shades each link to their own hub with cross-brand matches.
Saffron at every US brand
10 brands · 5 picks each5 picks per brand spread across the LRV range, drawn from each brand's full saffron lineup. Tap any swatch for its single-color spec; tap the brand title for the brand's complete deck.
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Top Kompozit saffron
52 in deckKompozit's deck has 52 colors that match the saffron band. The 5 below are spread across the LRV range — pick a darkness, hit Amazon for the can.
About saffron
Saffron is yellow turned up to its warmest setting — the point where it leans toward orange but stays unmistakably golden. The spice reference is earned: it carries the same toasted, slightly red glow. LRV sits in the mid range, giving you saturation without true depth.
Use it in Mediterranean-inspired kitchens, sunrooms, or as a front-door color on stucco exteriors. Pair with terracotta tile, white plaster, and dark wood. Avoid cool grays. Designer alternatives: BM Yellow Marigold, SW Marigold, F&B Babouche.