#ffb301 - Saffron Thread color

#ffb301 is a luminous golden-orange reminiscent of marigold or ripe mango. It radiates warmth, optimism, and playful energy, bridging sunny yellow and rich amber. Highly saturated and attention-grabbing, it works well as an accent for calls-to-action, packaging, and branding that want to convey friendliness, creativity, or autumnal warmth. Pair with deep navy or charcoal for contrast, or muted greys and earthy browns to temper its intensity. Use sparingly to avoid visual fatigue; it shines in highlights and focal elements.

color #ffb301

#ffb301 color RGB value is 255, 179, 1, and the CMYK value is 0.00, 0.298, 0.996, 0.00. Alternative names for that color are: saffron thread, orange, selective yellow, sunglow.

Color Conversion

Name
Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
255, 179, 1
rgb(255, 179, 1)
CMYK
0.00, 0.298, 0.996, 0.00
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sRGB
1.00, 0.702, 0.00392
rgb(100% 70.2% 0.392%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.926, 0.696, 0.164
color(a98-rgb 0.926 0.696 0.164)
HCT
78.9, 60.0, 78.2
color(--hct 78.9 41.4% 78.2%)
HSL
42.0, 100, 50.2
hsl(42 100% 50.2%)
HSV
42.0, 99.6, 100
color(--hsv 42 99.6% 100%)
HWB
42.0, 0.392, 0.00
hwb(42 0.392% 0%)
Lab
78.8, 20.6, 80.9
lab(78.8 20.6 80.9)
P3
0.956, 0.715, 0.248
color(display-p3 0.956 0.715 0.248)
XYZ D50
0.610, 0.546, 0.0579
color(xyz-d50 0.61 0.546 0.058)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#ffb301
RGB:255 179 1
HSL:42.05deg 100% 50.2%
HEX:#014dff
RGB:1 77 255
HSL:222.05deg 100% 50.2%

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