Skip to main content

Citron

#939D06

Citron is a neutral dark color with the hex code #939D06. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 147, 157, 6 in digital design or CMYK 6%, 0%, 96%, 38% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Citron color values

HEX
#939D06
RGB
147, 157, 6
HSL
64°, 93%, 32%
CMYK
6, 0, 96, 38

About this color

Citron sits at 64° on the color wheel with 93% saturation and 32% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 93%, 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(147, 157, 6), where the green channel leads at 157, 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 6C 0M 96Y 38K. With a moderate key (38%), 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.

How to use Citron

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #939D06;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 147, 157, 6;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#939D06',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 6%
M: 0%
Y: 96%
K: 38%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(147, 157, 6)
rgba(147, 157, 6, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #939D06?
#939D06 is Citron, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 147, 157, 6. It has a hue of 64°, 93% saturation, and 32% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #939D06?
The RGB color code for #939D06 is rgb(147, 157, 6). This means it contains 147 red, 157 green, and 6 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Citron a warm or cool color?
Citron (#939D06) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #939D06 in CSS?
You can use #939D06 in CSS with: background-color: #939D06; or color: #939D06; or as an RGB value: rgb(147, 157, 6). For print design, use CMYK: 6%, 0%, 96%, 38%.