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Saffron
What color is Saffron?
Saffron's color is mainly due to the carotenoid chemical crocin, which gives it a slightly bitter taste.
Saffron has different variations, such as rajah, deep saffron, and India saffron, which have different hex codes and color coordinates.
Saffron is also a sacred color in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, representing spirit, sacrifice, and renunciation.
Saffron is one of the three colors of the Indian flag, symbolizing courage and sacrifice.
Saffron is a bright and warm color that can evoke feelings of joy, optimism, and energy.
Here are some facts for you:
Saffron is often used in art, design, and fashion to create contrast, highlight, or accentuate other colors.
Saffron is also associated with wisdom, enlightenment, and creativity, as it stimulates the intellect and imagination.
Saffron is a rare and expensive color, as it takes about 150,000 flowers to produce one kilogram of saffron spice.
Example of the palette with the Saffron color
![Palette with colors: Rosewood, Light brown and Burnt umber Picture with primary colors of Rosewood, Light brown, Burnt umber, Saffron and Tiger eye](/images/saffron/fantasy-landscape.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Saffron color
![Palette with colors: Ochre, Russet and Ginger Picture with primary colors of Ochre, Russet, Ginger, Saffron and Caput mortuum](/images/saffron/yellow-field-with-a-red-hill.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Saffron color
![Palette with colors: Zinnwaldite, Camel and Sienna Picture with primary colors of Zinnwaldite, Camel, Sienna, Saffron and Desert sand](/images/saffron/futuristic-object.webp)
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What are the examples of Saffron color in life?
It is a shade of yellow or orange, depending on your perception.
Some examples of saffron color in life are:
A saffron crocus thread tip that has a golden-yellow hue.
The flag of India, which has a deep saffron stripe at the top, representing courage and sacrifice.
The robes of Buddhist monks in the Theravada tradition, which are usually saffron or a lighter tone of yellow.
Nishan Sahib is the flag of Sikhism, which has a saffron background symbolizing spirit and sacrifice.
Saffron dyes fabric dyed can range from a luminous yellow-orange to a rich red.
Example of the palette with the Saffron color
![Palette with colors: Saffron, Sepia and Isabelline Picture with primary colors of Saffron, Sepia, Isabelline, Dark cerulean and Medium orchid](/images/saffron/colorful-glass-ball.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Saffron color
![Palette with colors: Saffron, Sienna and University of California Gold Picture with primary colors of Saffron, Sienna, University of California Gold, Cadet grey and Dark green](/images/saffron/saffron-color-yellow-robot-dog.webp)
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