Saffron (color)
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| Saffron | ||
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| — Color coordinates — | ||
| Hex triplet | #f4c430 | |
| RGBa | (r, g, b) | (244, 196, 48) |
| HSV | (h, s, v) | (45°, 80%, 96%) |
| a: Normalized to [0–255] (byte) | ||
Saffron is a shade of yellow resembling the spice saffron.
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[edit] Cultural Associations
[edit] South Asia
In Hinduism the color of saffron is associated with fire, which is considered divine and is necessary in very many Hindu rituals. Since bodies are cremated in Hindu practice, saffron is seen as a reminder of the perishability of the world, and is often worn by Hindu holy men and women. Hindu Rajput warriors also used saffron-colored dress at the time of their last hopeless fight (called Saka).
Probably because of these associations already present in Indian culture, Buddhist monks in the Theravada tradition typically wear saffron robes.
Sikhs also use this color in their Nishan Sahib.
The color is also present at the top in Indian National Flag
[edit] Ireland
Saffron-colored cloth is thought by some to have a history of use among Celtic peoples. A "saffron" kilt is worn by the pipers of certain Irish regiments in the British Army and in the defence forces of the Republic of Ireland. This garment is also worn by some Irish and Irish-American men as an item of national costume. Its color varies from a true saffron orange to a range of dull mustard and yellowish-brown hues.
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