What is Saffron color? Meaning, Hex codes and Palettes

Explore the hex code, RGB, HSL, CMYK and LAB values for Saffron, see how it looks for people with color vision deficiencies, and find color harmonies built around it.

#F1C338
HEX#F1C338
RGB241, 195, 56
HSL45°, 87%, 58%
HSB45°, 77%, 95%
CMYK0, 19, 77, 5
LAB81, 3, 71
XYZ56.5, 58.0, 12.0
LCH81, 71, 87°
LUV81, 39, 78
HWB45°, 22%, 5%

Saffron Color Variations

Shades, tints, tones and hues built from saffron. Hover any swatch to see its hex code.

Shades

#F1C338
#CFA730
#AC8B28
#8A6F20
#675418
#453810
#221C08
#000000

Tints

#F1C338
#F3CC54
#F5D471
#F7DD8D
#F9E5AA
#FBEEC6
#FDF6E3
#FFFFFF

Tones

#F1C338
#E1B942
#D1B04D
#C1A657
#B09D61
#A0936B
#908A76
#808080

Hues

#F1C338
#94F138
#38F167
#38F1F1
#3866F1
#9538F1
#F138C3
#F13838

Saffron Color Contrast

Check how readable text and graphics are against saffron. Adjust the text and background colors to see the WCAG contrast score update in real time.

Text Color
#000000
Background Color
#F1C338
12.60Great

High Contrast Sample Text

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Saffron color #F1C338 is a warm golden-yellow shade that represents optimism, creativity, prosperity, and spiritual significance. Inspired by the vibrant spice and traditional cultural symbolism, this color is often associated with energy, wisdom, warmth, and a sense of celebration.

Saffron Color Harmonies

Ready-made color scheme combinations built around saffron, from subtle analogous palettes to bold, high-contrast pairings.

Analogous

#F16738
#F1C338
#C2F138

Complementary

#F1C338
#3866F1

Split Complementary

#F1C338
#38C3F1
#6638F1

Triadic

#F1C338
#38F1C3
#C338F1

Tetradic

#F1C338
#66F138
#3866F1
#C338F1

Square

#F1C338
#38F167
#3866F1
#F138C3

Saffron Color Blindness Preview

See how saffron is perceived by people with the most common color vision deficiencies.

Protanopia
#F1C338
Original
#DDDD5A
Protanopia
Deuteranopia
#F1C338
Original
#E0E362
Deuteranopia
Tritanopia
#F1C338
Original
#EF747A
Tritanopia
Achromatopsia
#F1C338
Original
#C1C1C1
Achromatopsia

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What colors go with Saffron?

Saffron pairs well with navy blue, deep green, white, brown, and beige for a balanced and elegant look. It also complements warm shades like orange and red for vibrant, energetic palettes.

2. What colors make Saffron?

Saffron is created by combining yellow with warm orange undertones to achieve its rich golden appearance. In digital design, Saffron #F1C338 is represented using specific RGB values to create its bright yellow-orange shade.

3. What does Saffron mean?

Saffron represents warmth, prosperity, creativity, and optimism. It is often associated with spirituality, wisdom, and positive energy due to its bright golden appearance and cultural significance.

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