Saffron Glow No. 32 Lacquer

Saffron Glow No. 32 is a warm, glowing yellow with a spicy touch of saffron. It's the kind of yellow that brings warmth into a room without shouting it down – rich rather than loud. On a single piece of furniture, that's already enough to make the whole colour statement.

Saffron Glow No. 32 and its light

Yellow is sensitive to light, and this shade uses that to its advantage. Applied in a silky sheen, it looks open and clear in daylight, while under warm artificial light it turns golden and deepens. On smooth fronts, the yellow sits flat and calm, while on profiles and edges the sheen traces fine bright lines that give the tone structure. On wood with a visible grain, the warmth of the surface blends in and the shade turns earthier. In north-facing rooms, it reads warmer than the actual light there.

750 ml – how far does that go?

As a guideline, expect around 6 to 8 m² per litre and coat. A 750 ml tin therefore covers around 4.5 to 6 m² per coat, or around 2 to 3 m² for two coats.

• Shelf or bedside table: one tin, with some to spare
• Chest of drawers with drawer fronts: one tin
• Interior door with frame, both sides: better to have two tins

On dark or strongly coloured surfaces, consumption rises – yellow over bold old paint takes patience.

What this paint is good for

This shade is mixed into re-box protect, our silky-sheen furniture and multi-purpose paint for furniture, wood and interior surfaces. It stands up to mechanical stress, everyday dirt and outside influences, which makes it a good fit for surfaces that see daily wear: kitchen shelves and fronts, chairs and stools, an interior door as a colour accent, wall panels or the inside of a wardrobe. For the kitchen as a whole, it's worth reading Painting a kitchen: guide, cost, colour first, and for doors Painting a door without taking it off its hinges.

Pairing yellow the right way

Saffron Glow gets along with neighbours, as long as they leave it the stage. Soleil Doux No. 45 paint is the softer, lighter sister, Soleil d’Ambre No. 46 paint goes deeper into amber. Candlewick Yellow No. 15 paint brings a calmer, candle-like note, Blanc Pêche No. 47 paint holds back as a light-toned partner for carcasses and interiors. All these shades are gathered under Yellow paint colours. The same shade is also available for walls: Saffron Glow No. 32 as wall paint in matt or silk matt.

How to prepare

The surface must be clean, dry, sound and free of any loose material. Sand old paintwork to a matte finish, remove all sanding dust, and fill any imperfections beforehand. After that, keep to the fixed order: re-box core adhesion primer first, then the paint in your chosen shade on top. Especially with a light, warm yellow, the primer pays off twice over, since otherwise the surface underneath would show through.

Frequently asked questions about Saffron Glow No. 32

Does yellow cover dark wood?
Two coats is the usual case, though a further one may be needed over dark or strongly coloured surfaces. The re-box core primer belongs underneath in any case.

Can I use it to paint kitchen shelves?
Yes, wooden shelves and fronts are a typical use for this paint. It stands up to everyday dirt and mechanical stress.

How do I test the shade beforehand?
With the colour sample box, which contains all 65 shades. Yellow shifts especially strongly on screen, so it's worth testing it in your own room.

Can I return paint once it's been mixed?
No, individually mixed paints are excluded from withdrawal and exchange. Each shade is only mixed after you place your order.