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Saffron

#F7C53B

Saffron is a warm light color with the hex code #F7C53B. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 247, 197, 59 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 20%, 76%, 3% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Saffron color values

HEX
#F7C53B
RGB
247, 197, 59
HSL
44°, 92%, 60%
CMYK
0, 20, 76, 3

About this color

Saffron sits at 44° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 92%, 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(247, 197, 59), where the red channel dominates at 247, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Saffron translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 20M 76Y 3K. With almost no black ink (3%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 20% magenta, 76% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Saffron

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #F7C53B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 247, 197, 59;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#F7C53B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 20%
Y: 76%
K: 3%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(247, 197, 59)
rgba(247, 197, 59, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F7C53B?
#F7C53B is Saffron, a warm light color with RGB values of 247, 197, 59. It has a hue of 44°, 92% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F7C53B?
The RGB color code for #F7C53B is rgb(247, 197, 59). This means it contains 247 red, 197 green, and 59 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Saffron a warm or cool color?
Saffron (#F7C53B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F7C53B in CSS?
You can use #F7C53B in CSS with: background-color: #F7C53B; or color: #F7C53B; or as an RGB value: rgb(247, 197, 59). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 20%, 76%, 3%.