FindCarColorsSaffron Metallic
VolvoThe C70’s Paris debut put Saffron Yellow in the spotlight in 1996, with Volvo design chief Peter Horbury driving onto the stage. A later supplier table assigns 435 to Saffron Metallic on the 1998 C70. That listing is a production-car reference, leaving the reveal car’s precise formula unverified.
- Paint code
- HEX
- RGB
Documented models and dates
| Model | Date / reference | Context |
|---|---|---|
| C70 | Paris reveal, 1996; supplier listing, 1998 | Volvo documents the Saffron Yellow reveal car. The 435 identifier is from a separate supplier listing for the 1998 C70. |
Paint reference notes
- Finish:
- Metallic; supplier classification
- Paint code:
- Listed in the sources below; confirm for your vehicle.
- Documented use:
- C70; Paris reveal, 1996; supplier listing, 1998. Documented examples, not a complete production range.
Sources reviewed . This is a desk review, not a physical paint measurement.
- Volvo Cars (manufacturer)Volvo dates the C70 reveal to 30 September 1996 and describes Peter Horbury driving a Saffron Yellow car onto the Paris stage.
- AutomotiveTouchup (paint supplier)The supplier’s 1998 C70 table lists Saffron Metallic under 435.