Colour characterisation, colour codes and shade mixing of saffron

The colour saffron is a shade of yellow to orange and often refers to the colouring agent released by the herb saffron. This colour has an intense, vibrant hue that exudes strength and warmth. Saffron is a particularly striking and eye-catching colour, and is often used in clothing, home furnishings and artwork to add dynamism and vibrancy. The rich tonality of the colour can also symbolize luxury and value, as saffron itself is a precious spice, which also adds to the exclusivity of the colour.

Historically and culturally, the colour saffron has played a significant role in different cultures. In India, for example, saffron-coloured dresses are often worn for religious ceremonies and festivals, as the colour symbolises holiness and purity. In addition, the colour saffron is also important in Buddhism, where it is often the colour of monks' attire. In modern design, saffron can be used in both minimalist and eclectic styles, complementing neutral tones or even contrasting shades.

Saffron colour RGB and HEX colour codes

Saffron is a warm, vibrant shade often associated with luxury and wealth. The RGB colour code is (244, 196, 48) and the HEX code is #F4C430.

Colour scheme	Code/Weights
Hex	#F4C430
RGB	rgb(244, 196, 48)
HSL	hsl(45, 89%, 57%)
HSV/HSB	hsv(45, 80%, 96%)
CMYK	cmyk(0, 20, 80, 4)
Contrasting colour	#4C43F4
Complementary colour	#4A43F4

Dark and light shades of saffron

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Dark shades

Light shades

Saffron's complementary colour palettes

The colour saffron exudes warmth and richness and can be used to create a variety of complementary, analogue, monochrome, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral palettes. Here we present seven different colour palettes of saffron with hex values.

Complementary palette

Analogue palette

Monochrome palette

Triad palette

Tetrade palette

Split complementary palette

Neutral palette

What is the colour of saffron?

Saffron is a deep golden yellow shade, named after the plant known for its pollen, the saffron. The colour is bright and warm, often with an orange tinge.

What determines the colour of saffron?

The colour of saffron depends mainly on the concentration of the carotenoid pigment crocin in it. The higher the crocin level, the more intense and deeper the golden hue. In addition, the way in which the saffron is harvested and processed, as well as the storage conditions, can also affect the brightness of its colour.

How is the saffron colour colour mixing possible?

To achieve the saffron colour, mix yellow and a small amount of red paint. Start with more yellow, then gradually add more red until you get the desired shade. It's important to add red little by little, because saffron is a warm, vibrant shade that can easily become too dark if you use too much red.