Saffron

Q: How do I use #F0BF38 in CSS?

You can use #F0BF38 in CSS with: background-color: #F0BF38; or color: #F0BF38; or as an RGB value: rgb(240, 191, 56). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 20%, 77%, 6%.

#F0BF38

Saffron is a warm medium color with the hex code #F0BF38. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 240, 191, 56 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 20%, 77%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Saffron color values

HEX: #F0BF38
RGB: 240, 191, 56
HSL: 44°, 86%, 58%
CMYK: 0, 20, 77, 6

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Saffron sits at 44° on the color wheel with 86% saturation and 58% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 86%, 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(240, 191, 56), where the red channel dominates at 240, 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 20M 77Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (77%), 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: #F0BF38;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 240, 191, 56;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#F0BF38',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 20%
Y: 77%
K: 6%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(240, 191, 56)
rgba(240, 191, 56, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 44° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F0BF38?

#F0BF38 is Saffron, a warm medium color with RGB values of 240, 191, 56. It has a hue of 44°, 86% saturation, and 58% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #F0BF38?

The RGB color code for #F0BF38 is rgb(240, 191, 56). This means it contains 240 red, 191 green, and 56 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Saffron a warm or cool color?

Saffron (#F0BF38) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #F0BF38 in CSS?

You can use #F0BF38 in CSS with: background-color: #F0BF38; or color: #F0BF38; or as an RGB value: rgb(240, 191, 56). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 20%, 77%, 6%.