Citron is a
neutral dark color with the hex code #879900.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
135, 153, 0 in digital design or CMYK 12%, 0%, 100%, 40% for print applications.
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Citron
#879900
Citron color values
- HEX
- #879900
- RGB
- 135, 153, 0
- HSL
- 67°, 100%, 30%
- CMYK
- 12, 0, 100, 40
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Citron sits at 67° 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(135, 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 12C 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Citron
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #879900;
--brand-primary-rgb: 135, 153, 0;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#879900',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 12%
M: 0%
Y: 100%
K: 40%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(135, 153, 0)
rgba(135, 153, 0, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #879900?
#879900 is Citron, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 135, 153, 0. It has a hue of 67°, 100%
saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #879900?
The RGB color code for #879900 is rgb(135, 153, 0). This means it contains 135 red,
153 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Citron a warm or cool color?
Citron (#879900) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #879900 in CSS?
You can use #879900 in CSS with:
background-color: #879900; or color: #879900; or as an RGB value: rgb(135, 153, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 12%, 0%, 100%, 40%.