What is the hex code for Saffron?

Saffron is #F4C430 (oklch(0.840 0.160 89.2) in OKLCH, Lab 81.77 8.09 73.98).

Is Saffron readable on white?

Against white, Saffron measures 1.64:1 WCAG (Fail) and APCA Lc 28. Against #0F172A: 10.87:1, AAA.

How do I use Saffron in Colorise Pro?

Open Saffron in the Colorise Pro color picker for harmonies, or seed Studio with #F4C430 to grow a full OKLCH token ramp.

Named color · #F4C430

Saffron

#F4C430

oklch(0.840 0.160 89.2)

Lab 81.77 8.09 73.98

HEX

#F4C430

OKLCH

oklch(0.840 0.160 89.2)

CIE Lab

81.77 8.09 73.98

RGB

244 196 48

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Readability

On white

1.64:1 · Lc 28

Fail

On #0F172A

10.87:1 · Lc 73

AAA

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

About Saffron

Saffron sits at oklch(0.840 0.160 89.2) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #F4C430 in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.

FAQ

What is the hex code for Saffron?: #F4C430 — also oklch(0.840 0.160 89.2) and Lab 81.77 8.09 73.98.
Can I use Saffron for text on white?: On white: 1.64:1 (Fail), APCA Lc 28. On dark ink: 10.87:1 (AAA). Check pairs in the contrast tool.

Named color · #F4C430

Saffron

#F4C430

oklch(0.840 0.160 89.2)

Lab 81.77 8.09 73.98

HEX

#F4C430

OKLCH

oklch(0.840 0.160 89.2)

CIE Lab

81.77 8.09 73.98

RGB

244 196 48

Open in Picker Open in Studio Check contrast All color codes

Readability

On white

1.64:1 · Lc 28

Fail

On #0F172A

10.87:1 · Lc 73

AAA

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

About Saffron

FAQ

What is the hex code for Saffron?: #F4C430 — also oklch(0.840 0.160 89.2) and Lab 81.77 8.09 73.98.
Can I use Saffron for text on white?: On white: 1.64:1 (Fail), APCA Lc 28. On dark ink: 10.87:1 (AAA). Check pairs in the contrast tool.