Saffron Strands vs Glowing Umber

Saffron StrandsBehrvsGlowing UmberBenjamin MooreΔE 3.9Noticeable difference

Where Saffron Strands belongs to Behr's range, Glowing Umber is a Benjamin Moore color. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (36 vs 37), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 3.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Saffron Strands
Behr · PPU6-02
Hex#d39952
LRV36.4
BrandBehr
NumberPPU6-02
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Glowing Umber
Benjamin Moore · 182
Hex#D59D4E
LRV37.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number182
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Saffron Strands vs Glowing Umber Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Saffron Strands on one side and Glowing Umber on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Saffron Strands comparisons

See how Saffron Strands stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Saffron Strands
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Saffron Strands
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Saffron Strands
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Saffron Strands is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Saffron Strands
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Saffron Strands
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Saffron Strands reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Saffron Strands
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Saffron Strands
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Saffron Strands
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Saffron Strands reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Saffron Strands
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Saffron Strands
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Saffron Strands
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Saffron Strands reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Saffron Strands
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Saffron Strands reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Saffron Strands
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Saffron Strands is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Saffron Strands
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Saffron Strands reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Saffron Strands
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Saffron Strands is the lighter choice

Piazza
Saffron Strands
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Saffron Strands
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Saffron Strands
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Saffron Strands reads slightly lighter

Senses
Saffron Strands
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Saffron Strands
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Saffron Strands is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Saffron Strands
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Saffron Strands
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Saffron Strands reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Saffron Strands
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Saffron Strands reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Saffron Strands
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Saffron Strands is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Saffron Strands
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Saffron Strands
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Saffron Strands reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Saffron Strands
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Saffron Strands
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Saffron Strands
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Saffron Strands
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Saffron Strands reads noticeably lighter