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Jaffa

#EF8534

Jaffa is a warm medium color with the hex code #EF8534. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 239, 133, 52 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 44%, 78%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Jaffa color values

HEX
#EF8534
RGB
239, 133, 52
HSL
26°, 85%, 57%
CMYK
0, 44, 78, 6

About this color

Jaffa sits at 26° on the color wheel with 85% saturation and 57% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 85%, 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, Jaffa is rendered as rgb(239, 133, 52), where the red channel dominates at 239, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. 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, Jaffa translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 44M 78Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (78%), 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.

How to use Jaffa

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #EF8534;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 239, 133, 52;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#EF8534',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 44%
Y: 78%
K: 6%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(239, 133, 52)
rgba(239, 133, 52, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #EF8534?
#EF8534 is Jaffa, a warm medium color with RGB values of 239, 133, 52. It has a hue of 26°, 85% saturation, and 57% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #EF8534?
The RGB color code for #EF8534 is rgb(239, 133, 52). This means it contains 239 red, 133 green, and 52 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Jaffa a warm or cool color?
Jaffa (#EF8534) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #EF8534 in CSS?
You can use #EF8534 in CSS with: background-color: #EF8534; or color: #EF8534; or as an RGB value: rgb(239, 133, 52). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 44%, 78%, 6%.