Saffron (#F4C430)
The hex code for Saffron is #F4C430. It is rgb(244, 196, 48) in RGB, hsl(45, 90%, 57%) in HSL, and about cmyk(0%, 20%, 80%, 4%) in CMYK — a mid-tone yellow. Black text is the more readable choice on this background.
#F4C430rgb(244, 196, 48)hsl(45, 90%, 57%)hsv(45, 80%, 96%)cmyk(0%, 20%, 80%, 4%)oklch(84% 0.16 89.2)lab(81.77% 8.09 73.98)lch(81.77% 74.42 83.76)Colors Closest to Saffron
Saffron is a registered color name. These are the named colors nearest to it, measured as CIE76 distance in CIELAB — a perceptual scale, so the ordering matches what the eye sees rather than how close the raw RGB numbers happen to sit.
Browse the full index of named colors A-Z or every yellow in the library.
#F4C430 Channel Values
How Saffron breaks down in each color model. Hue is measured in degrees around the color wheel; saturation, lightness, and the CMYK inks are percentages.
| Model | Channels | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | R 244 · G 196 · B 48 | 8-bit channels as sent to the display |
| HSL | H 45° · S 90% · L 57% | Easiest model for building lighter and darker variants |
| HSV | H 45° · S 80% · V 96% | Matches the picker in most design tools |
| CMYK | C 0% · M 20% · Y 80% · K 4% | Approximate ink mix; confirm with an ICC profile before printing |
| Luminance | 1.64:1 vs white · 12.79:1 vs black | WCAG 2.2 relative-luminance contrast ratios |
Text Contrast & Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 contrast ratios for text on a Saffron background. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Contrast is one check, not a full accessibility review.
Need a specific ratio against another background? Open #F4C430 in the contrast checker.
Colors That Go With Saffron
Pairings derived from color-wheel relationships. The complementary color sits opposite Saffron; analogous colors sit beside it; triadic and split-complementary sets spread evenly around the wheel. Select any swatch for its own breakdown.
Tints & Shades of Saffron
Lighter tints and darker shades built by moving the lightness channel while holding hue and saturation, which is what you want for hover states, backgrounds, and text variants.
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How Saffron Looks with Color Vision Deficiency
Simulated with the Viénot, Brettel & Mollon LMS projection model. Anomalous types are rendered as partial versions of the matching dichromacy, which is an approximation rather than a per-person clinical model.
#F4C430#CDCD2F#DECA2F#D5D526#E2CF2B#FCB9B9#F9BE96#CACACAUsing #F4C430 in Code
Copy-ready declarations for the places this color usually ends up.
--saffron: #F4C430;background-color: #F4C430;colors: { 'saffron': '#F4C430' }Color(red: 0.957, green: 0.769, blue: 0.188)<color name="saffron">#F4C430</color>fill="#F4C430"More Yellow Colors
Saffron sits in the yellowfamily. These are its neighbours across that family's full range, each with its own breakdown.
#F4C430 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for Saffron?
The hex code for Saffron is #F4C430. That is rgb(244, 196, 48) in RGB, hsl(45, 90%, 57%) in HSL, and approximately cmyk(0%, 20%, 80%, 4%) in CMYK.
What is the RGB value of #F4C430?
#F4C430 is rgb(244, 196, 48) — red 244, green 196, and blue 48 on the 0-255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of #F4C430?
#F4C430 converts to approximately cmyk(0%, 20%, 80%, 4%). CMYK output is a mathematical approximation for planning; confirm production print colors with your printer and ICC profile.
Should text on #F4C430 be black or white?
Black text is the more readable choice. #F4C430 scores 1.64:1 against white and 12.79:1 against black, and WCAG 2.2 asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal body text.
Can I write #F4C430 as a CSS color keyword?
No. #F4C430 is not one of the CSS color keywords, so it has to be written as a hex, rgb() or hsl() value. The closest keyword is goldenrod (#DAA520) at a CIE76 distance of 12.42, which is visibly different.
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