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Citron

#90B01C

Citron is a neutral medium color with the hex code #90B01C. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 144, 176, 28 in digital design or CMYK 18%, 0%, 84%, 31% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Citron color values

HEX
#90B01C
RGB
144, 176, 28
HSL
73°, 73%, 40%
CMYK
18, 0, 84, 31

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Citron sits at 73° on the color wheel with 73% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. At 73% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Citron is rendered as rgb(144, 176, 28), where the green channel leads at 176, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Citron translates to a CMYK breakdown of 18C 0M 84Y 31K. With a moderate key (31%), 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: #90B01C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 144, 176, 28;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#90B01C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 18%
M: 0%
Y: 84%
K: 31%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(144, 176, 28)
rgba(144, 176, 28, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

14 brand s with colors near 73° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #90B01C?
#90B01C is Citron, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 144, 176, 28. It has a hue of 73°, 73% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #90B01C?
The RGB color code for #90B01C is rgb(144, 176, 28). This means it contains 144 red, 176 green, and 28 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Citron a warm or cool color?
Citron (#90B01C) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #90B01C in CSS?
You can use #90B01C in CSS with: background-color: #90B01C; or color: #90B01C; or as an RGB value: rgb(144, 176, 28). For print design, use CMYK: 18%, 0%, 84%, 31%.

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