Citron

Q: How do I use #9CB319 in CSS?

You can use #9CB319 in CSS with: background-color: #9CB319; or color: #9CB319; or as an RGB value: rgb(156, 179, 25). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 0%, 86%, 30%.

#9CB319

Citron is a neutral medium color with the hex code #9CB319. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 156, 179, 25 in digital design or CMYK 13%, 0%, 86%, 30% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Citron color values

HEX: #9CB319
RGB: 156, 179, 25
HSL: 69°, 75%, 40%
CMYK: 13, 0, 86, 30

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Citron sits at 69° on the color wheel with 75% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. At 75% 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(156, 179, 25), where the green channel leads at 179, with red and blue channels close behind. 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 13C 0M 86Y 30K. With a moderate key (30%), 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: #9CB319;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 156, 179, 25;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#9CB319',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 13%
M: 0%
Y: 86%
K: 30%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(156, 179, 25)
rgba(156, 179, 25, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

19 brand s with colors near 69° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #9CB319?

#9CB319 is Citron, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 156, 179, 25. It has a hue of 69°, 75% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #9CB319?

The RGB color code for #9CB319 is rgb(156, 179, 25). This means it contains 156 red, 179 green, and 25 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Citron a warm or cool color?

Citron (#9CB319) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #9CB319 in CSS?

You can use #9CB319 in CSS with: background-color: #9CB319; or color: #9CB319; or as an RGB value: rgb(156, 179, 25). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 0%, 86%, 30%.