What color is Saffron?
Saffron is a warm, golden-yellow with a strong orange pull, hex #F1C338, close to the color of a ripe mango. The tone is bright but not pale, carrying a dense, sun-saturated quality that feels heavier than a standard yellow.
What is the meaning of the color Saffron?
Named after the spice harvested from the Crocus sativus flower, saffron was among the most expensive trade goods in the ancient Mediterranean world, documented in Phoenician and Greek commerce by at least 300 BCE. The color became a marker of sacred and royal status across Asia, most visibly in the saffron-dyed robes worn by Buddhist monks in South and Southeast Asia, a practice codified in the Vinaya Pitaka, the monastic rules of Theravada Buddhism. In India, saffron holds a formal civic role as the top stripe of the national flag, adopted at independence in 1947, where it officially represents courage and sacrifice.
What colors go with Saffron?
Colors that pair well with Saffron include:
Deep teal: bold, cool contrast
Ivory: soft, warm balance
Burgundy: rich, grounding depth
Charcoal: sharp, neutral anchor
Forest green: earthy, natural warmth
Similar Colors
Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #F1C338 |
color: #F1C338;
|
| RGB | 241, 195, 56 |
color: rgb(241, 195, 56);
|
| RGB Percentage | 95%, 76%, 22% |
color: rgb(95%, 76%, 22%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 19%, 77%, 5% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 45°, 87%, 58% |
color: hsl(45, 87%, 58%);
|
| HSV | 45°, 77%, 95% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 46, 9, 46 |
color: lab(46% 9 46);
|
| Decimal | 15844152 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.saffron {
color: #F1C338;
}
$saffron: #F1C338;
rgb(241, 195, 56)