Color · Warm color
Saffron
Rich and precious orange-yellow
Color conversions
Meaning & usage
A deep golden yellow leaning towards orange, modeled after the precious stigmas of the red spice.
Psychology
Embodies spiritual elevation, sacred opulence, solar energy, and illumination.
Synonyms & nuances
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Shades (darker)
Tints (lighter)
Tones (desaturated)
Design system scale (50→950)
Harmonies
Thread & yarn equivalents
Average ΔE :34 (Approximate)
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