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Citron

#829900

Citron is a neutral dark color with the hex code #829900. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 130, 153, 0 in digital design or CMYK 15%, 0%, 100%, 40% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Citron color values

HEX
#829900
RGB
130, 153, 0
HSL
69°, 100%, 30%
CMYK
15, 0, 100, 40

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Citron sits at 69° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Citron is rendered as rgb(130, 153, 0), where the green channel leads at 153, with red and blue channels close behind. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Citron translates to a CMYK breakdown of 15C 0M 100Y 40K. With a moderate key (40%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Citron

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #829900;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 130, 153, 0;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#829900',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 15%
M: 0%
Y: 100%
K: 40%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(130, 153, 0)
rgba(130, 153, 0, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

19 brand s with colors near 69° on the color wheel

Linktree logo
Linktree
Robinhood logo
Robinhood
Zendesk logo
Zendesk
Microsoft logo
Microsoft

Frequently asked questions

What color is #829900?
#829900 is Citron, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 130, 153, 0. It has a hue of 69°, 100% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #829900?
The RGB color code for #829900 is rgb(130, 153, 0). This means it contains 130 red, 153 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Citron a warm or cool color?
Citron (#829900) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #829900 in CSS?
You can use #829900 in CSS with: background-color: #829900; or color: #829900; or as an RGB value: rgb(130, 153, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 15%, 0%, 100%, 40%.

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