Smoky Saffron Yellow
A moderately saturated, warm medium yellow.
#C9A433
rgb(201, 164, 51)
Color formats
HEX
#C9A433
RGB
rgb(201, 164, 51)
HSL
hsl(45.2, 59.5%, 49.4%)
HSV
hsv(45.2, 74.6%, 78.8%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 18.4%, 74.6%, 21.2%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Smoky Saffron Yellow.
Lightest
#F4ECD4
Lighter
#DFC883
Base
#C9A433
Darker
#78621E
Darkest
#261F0A
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Smoky Saffron Yellow works
Smoky Saffron Yellow (#C9A433) is a moderately saturated, warm medium yellow. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its warm undertone gives it an energetic, inviting feel — a good fit for friendly, expressive brands.
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