Citron

Q: How do I use #8A9603 in CSS?

You can use #8A9603 in CSS with: background-color: #8A9603; or color: #8A9603; or as an RGB value: rgb(138, 150, 3). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 0%, 98%, 41%.

#8A9603

Citron is a neutral dark color with the hex code #8A9603. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 138, 150, 3 in digital design or CMYK 8%, 0%, 98%, 41% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Citron color values

HEX: #8A9603
RGB: 138, 150, 3
HSL: 65°, 96%, 30%
CMYK: 8, 0, 98, 41

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Citron sits at 65° on the color wheel with 96% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 96%, 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(138, 150, 3), where the green channel leads at 150, 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 8C 0M 98Y 41K. With a moderate key (41%), 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: #8A9603;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 138, 150, 3;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#8A9603',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 8%
M: 0%
Y: 98%
K: 41%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(138, 150, 3)
rgba(138, 150, 3, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

23 brand s with colors near 65° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #8A9603?

#8A9603 is Citron, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 138, 150, 3. It has a hue of 65°, 96% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #8A9603?

The RGB color code for #8A9603 is rgb(138, 150, 3). This means it contains 138 red, 150 green, and 3 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Citron a warm or cool color?

Citron (#8A9603) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #8A9603 in CSS?

You can use #8A9603 in CSS with: background-color: #8A9603; or color: #8A9603; or as an RGB value: rgb(138, 150, 3). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 0%, 98%, 41%.