Citrus

#9FB70A

Also known as: Bright Olive , Salty Thyme , Fresh Pesto , Matcha Picchu

Citrus brings a calm and balanced feel to a palette. This rich green suits eco packaging and finance apps. Its complement lands in purple territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 9.25:1 on black clears AA.

Reference

Citrus color codes

HEX: #9FB70A
RGB: rgb(159, 183, 10)
RGBA: rgba(159, 183, 10, 1)
HSL: hsl(68, 90%, 38%)
HSV: hsv(68, 95%, 72%)
CMYK: cmyk(13%, 0%, 95%, 28%)
LAB: lab(70.6 -22.3 69.3)
OKLCH: oklch(73.5% 0.171 118.8)

Analysis

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

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

The subtle secondary bias in a color that seems neutral. A gray can have a blue or green undertone; a white can lean warm or cool. Undertones decide whether two near-neutrals clash or agree.Full glossary entry →

CoolWarm

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 →

CSS: yellowgreen #9ACD32 · ΔE 7.1
RAL 1016: Sulfur yellow #F1DD38 · ΔE 15.3 · 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 Citrus works

Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Branding: Reads as growth and sustainability, at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.

Copy as: every ecosystem

Variations

Tints, shades, and tones of Citrus

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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)

Tones (muted)

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 →

Palettes built from Citrus 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 2.27:1

AA fail AAA fail AA large fail

Aa on black

contrast 9.25:1

AA pass AAA pass AA large pass

Best text color on a Citrus background: #000000

Palettes

Palettes featuring Citrus

Citrus with its complement

Soft neighbors of Citrus

Citrus triad

Explore

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Citrus is closest to Diva .

FAQ

Citrus FAQs

What color is Citrus?

Citrus is a dark green with the hex code #9FB70A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 68°, 90% saturation, and 38% lightness.

What is the hex code for Citrus?

The hex code for Citrus is #9FB70A. In RGB it's rgb(159, 183, 10), and in CMYK it's cmyk(13%, 0%, 95%, 28%).

What colors go well with Citrus?

Citrus pairs naturally with purple tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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