Saffronaut
Also known as: Vivid Auburn, Borscht, Potion № 9, Manchester Nights
Quietly confident and commanding, Saffronaut is a warm-toned red that earns its keep in 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Saffronaut
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 8.08:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.60:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Saffronaut background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Saffronaut
Saffronaut with its complement
Soft neighbors of Saffronaut
Saffronaut triad
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.
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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