Saffron is a
warm light color with the hex code #FDC135.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
253, 193, 53 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 24%, 79%, 1% for print applications.
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Saffron
#FDC135
Saffron color values
- HEX
- #FDC135
- RGB
- 253, 193, 53
- HSL
- 42°, 98%, 60%
- CMYK
- 0, 24, 79, 1
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Saffron sits at 42° on the color wheel with 98% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 98%, 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(253, 193, 53), where the red channel dominates at 253, 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 24M 79Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 24% magenta, 79% 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.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Saffron
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #FDC135;
--brand-primary-rgb: 253, 193, 53;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#FDC135',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 24%
Y: 79%
K: 1%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(253, 193, 53)
rgba(253, 193, 53, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #FDC135?
#FDC135 is Saffron, a warm light color with RGB values of 253, 193, 53. It has a hue of 42°, 98%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #FDC135?
The RGB color code for #FDC135 is rgb(253, 193, 53). This means it contains 253 red,
193 green, and 53 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Saffron a warm or cool color?
Saffron (#FDC135) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FDC135 in CSS?
You can use #FDC135 in CSS with:
background-color: #FDC135; or color: #FDC135; or as an RGB value: rgb(253, 193, 53). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 24%, 79%, 1%.