Deep Saffron

HEX: #FF9933 | Modern Palette

On White
2.13:1
FAIL
On Black
9.86:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FF9933
RGB
255, 153, 51
HSL
30°, 100% ,60%
CMYK
0, 40, 80, 0

About Deep Saffron

Deep Saffron (#FF9933) is a color with RGB(255, 153, 51) and HSL(30°, 100%, 60%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Neon styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is Brilliant Azure (#3399FF), which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #33FF99 and #9933FF. The name comes from Deep Saffron (English).

  • HEX: #FF9933
  • RGB: 255, 153, 51
  • HSL: 30°, 100%, 60%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Neon
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: Brilliant Azure (#3399FF)
  • Triadic colors: #33FF99, #9933FF
  • The name comes from Deep Saffron (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Deep Saffron #FF9933 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
BRILLIANT AZURE
 

Color Harmonies

Deep Saffron #FF9933 pairs with Brilliant Azure (#3399FF) as its complementary color, and #33FF99 and #9933FF in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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BRILLIANT AZURE
Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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ELECTRIC YELLOW
Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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BRILLIANT AZURE
Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Deep Saffron #FF9933 moves from dark #1A0D00 tones through the base color to lighter #FFF2E6 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

DEEP SAFFRON

Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Neon
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #BEBE25
Protanopia #A8A835
Tritanopia #FF9191
Achromatopsia #B2B2B2

Frequently Asked Questions

Deep Saffron (#FF9933) is a color with RGB(255, 153, 51) and HSL(30°, 100%, 60%).

#FF9933 pairs strongly with Brilliant Azure (#3399FF) as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FF9933 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Neon styles.

#FF9933 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Deep Saffron is linked to Deep Saffron from English, meaning A deep shade of the color saffron, which is a yellowish-orange color derived from the saffron crocus flower..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Deep Saffron
Meaning A deep shade of the color saffron, which is a yellowish-orange color derived from the saffron crocus flower.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th to Early 20th Century (as a specific color name)

History

Saffron itself has a rich history, being one of the most expensive spices in the world, used for culinary purposes, medicine, and as a dye. Its distinctive golden-orange hue has been admired for millennia. The 'deep' qualifier emphasizes a richer, more saturated version of the traditional saffron color. In digital contexts, '#ff9933' is a specific hexadecimal representation of a color that aligns with the 'Deep Saffron' description.

First Recorded Use

The term 'saffron' for the color has ancient roots, but 'Deep Saffron' as a distinct named shade likely emerged with the standardization of color names in art, fashion, and industry. Specific usage as a named color can be found in color guides and textile descriptions from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Cultural Associations

Saffron colors hold significant cultural and religious importance in various parts of the world, particularly in South Asia. It is a sacred color in Hinduism and Buddhism, often associated with purity, sacrifice, and spiritual enlightenment. Monks' robes are frequently saffron-colored. In other cultures, it can evoke warmth, autumn, and exoticism due to its origin as a spice from the Middle East and Asia.

Similar Named Colors
Neon Carrot #FFA343 ΔE 2.68
Princeton Orange #FF8F00 ΔE 3.01
Dark Orange #FF8C00 ΔE 3.41
Vivid Gamboge #FF9900 ΔE 3.88

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FF9933;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FF9933;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FF9933;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FF9933,
        #3399FF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FF9933,
        #3399FF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$deep-saffron: #FF9933;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$deep-saffron-r: 255;
$deep-saffron-g: 153;
$deep-saffron-b: 51;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $deep-saffron;
    color: rgba($deep-saffron-r, $deep-saffron-g, $deep-saffron-b, 0.8);
}