As for Saffron, It's a spice that comes from a plant and its also a yellow/gold color.
saf·fron ( P ) Pronunciation Key (sfrn)
n.
A corm-producing plant (Crocus sativus) native to the Old World, having purple or white flowers with orange stigmas.
The dried aromatic stigmas of this plant, used to color foods and as a cooking spice and dyestuff.
A moderate or strong orange yellow to moderate orange.
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