Saffronaut
Also known as: Vivid Auburn , Borscht , Potion № 9 , Manchester Nights
Saffronaut brings a confident and commanding feel to a palette. This rich red suits call-to-action buttons and food branding. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. On white it reads clearly at 8.08:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Saffronaut color codes
- HEX
- #932A25
- RGB
- rgb(147, 42, 37)
- RGBA
- rgba(147, 42, 37, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(3, 60%, 36%)
- HSV
- hsv(3, 75%, 58%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 71%, 75%, 42%)
- LAB
- lab(34.5 44.2 29.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(44.8% 0.141 27.2)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: brown #A52A2A · ΔE 3.6
- RAL 3013: Tomato red #9C322E · ΔE 2.7 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Saffronaut works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Saffronaut
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Saffronaut by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 8.08:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.60:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Saffronaut background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Saffronaut
Saffronaut with its complement
Soft neighbors of Saffronaut
Saffronaut triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Ripasso #94312F · ΔE 2.4
- Socialist #921A1C · ΔE 2.5
- Thunderbird #923830 · ΔE 3.0
- Ketchup #9A382D · ΔE 3.3
- Emergency #911911 · ΔE 4.2
- Blood Rush #AA2222 · ΔE 4.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Saffronaut is closest to Pacific .
FAQ
Saffronaut FAQs
What color is Saffronaut?
Saffronaut is a dark red with the hex code #932A25. In HSL terms it has a hue of 3°, 60% saturation, and 36% lightness.
What is the hex code for Saffronaut?
The hex code for Saffronaut is #932A25. In RGB it's rgb(147, 42, 37), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 71%, 75%, 42%).
What colors go well with Saffronaut?
Saffronaut pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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