Lemon Ginger

Q: How do I use #979402 in CSS?

You can use #979402 in CSS with: background-color: #979402; or color: #979402; or as an RGB value: rgb(151, 148, 2). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 2%, 99%, 41%.

#979402

Lemon Ginger is a warm dark color with the hex code #979402. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 151, 148, 2 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 2%, 99%, 41% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lemon Ginger color values

HEX: #979402
RGB: 151, 148, 2
HSL: 59°, 97%, 30%
CMYK: 0, 2, 99, 41

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lemon Ginger sits at 59° on the color wheel with 97% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 97%, 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, Lemon Ginger is rendered as rgb(151, 148, 2), where the red channel dominates at 151, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Lemon Ginger translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 2M 99Y 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 Lemon Ginger

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #979402;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 151, 148, 2;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#979402',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 2%
Y: 99%
K: 41%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(151, 148, 2)
rgba(151, 148, 2, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 59° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #979402?

#979402 is Lemon Ginger, a warm dark color with RGB values of 151, 148, 2. It has a hue of 59°, 97% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #979402?

The RGB color code for #979402 is rgb(151, 148, 2). This means it contains 151 red, 148 green, and 2 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Lemon Ginger a warm or cool color?

Lemon Ginger (#979402) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #979402 in CSS?

You can use #979402 in CSS with: background-color: #979402; or color: #979402; or as an RGB value: rgb(151, 148, 2). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 2%, 99%, 41%.