Citrus
Also known as: Bright Olive, Salty Thyme, Fresh Pesto, Matcha Picchu
Quietly calm and balanced, Citrus is a warm-toned green that earns its keep in 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Citrus
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.27:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 9.25:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Citrus background: #000000
Palettes featuring Citrus
Citrus with its complement
Soft neighbors of Citrus
Citrus triad
Similar colors
- Pea#A4BF20 · ΔE 2.2
- Sour Lime#ACC326 · ΔE 3.3
- Limolicious#97B73A · ΔE 4.3
- Funky Frog#98BD3C · ΔE 4.8
- Celery#B4C04C · ΔE 5.3
- Bergamot#95C703 · ΔE 5.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Citrus is closest to Diva.
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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