Saffron

Q: How do I use #E9BC2B in CSS?

You can use #E9BC2B in CSS with: background-color: #E9BC2B; or color: #E9BC2B; or as an RGB value: rgb(233, 188, 43). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 19%, 82%, 9%.

#E9BC2B

Saffron is a warm medium color with the hex code #E9BC2B. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 233, 188, 43 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 19%, 82%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Saffron color values

HEX: #E9BC2B
RGB: 233, 188, 43
HSL: 46°, 81%, 54%
CMYK: 0, 19, 82, 9

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Saffron sits at 46° on the color wheel with 81% saturation and 54% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 81%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Saffron is rendered as rgb(233, 188, 43), where the red channel dominates at 233, giving the color a clear red cast. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Saffron translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 19M 82Y 9K. The low-to-moderate black value (9%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (82%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Saffron

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #E9BC2B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 233, 188, 43;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#E9BC2B',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 19%
Y: 82%
K: 9%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(233, 188, 43)
rgba(233, 188, 43, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 46° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #E9BC2B?

#E9BC2B is Saffron, a warm medium color with RGB values of 233, 188, 43. It has a hue of 46°, 81% saturation, and 54% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #E9BC2B?

The RGB color code for #E9BC2B is rgb(233, 188, 43). This means it contains 233 red, 188 green, and 43 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Saffron a warm or cool color?

Saffron (#E9BC2B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #E9BC2B in CSS?

You can use #E9BC2B in CSS with: background-color: #E9BC2B; or color: #E9BC2B; or as an RGB value: rgb(233, 188, 43). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 19%, 82%, 9%.