Saffron yellow vs Denim Drift

RAL Classic
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Dulux

Saffron yellow (RAL Classic) and Denim Drift (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. The 23-point LRV gap — 50 for Saffron yellow vs 27 for Denim Drift — means Saffron yellow will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 68.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

Saffron yellow vs Denim Drift Color Comparison

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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.

ΔE 68.8Very different colors

Color Details

Saffron yellow
RAL Classic · RAL 1017
Hex#F6A951
LRV49.8
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 1017
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
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Denim Drift
Dulux · 87BG 27/077
Hex#7c8d95
LRV27.0
BrandDulux
Number87BG 27/077
Undertone
Temperaturecool
Brightnessmedium
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Saffron yellow vs Denim Drift in Real Spaces

Seeing Saffron yellow and Denim Drift in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Saffron yellow reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Denim Drift.

Saffron yellow
Saffron yellow RAL 1017 stairs

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Denim Drift
Dulux Denim Drift living room paint review

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