Citrus

Q: How do I use #A5C408 in CSS?

You can use #A5C408 in CSS with: background-color: #A5C408; or color: #A5C408; or as an RGB value: rgb(165, 196, 8). For print design, use CMYK: 16%, 0%, 96%, 23%.

#A5C408

Citrus is a neutral medium color with the hex code #A5C408. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 165, 196, 8 in digital design or CMYK 16%, 0%, 96%, 23% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Citrus color values

HEX: #A5C408
RGB: 165, 196, 8
HSL: 70°, 92%, 40%
CMYK: 16, 0, 96, 23

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Citrus sits at 70° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 92%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. 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, Citrus is rendered as rgb(165, 196, 8), where the green channel leads at 196, 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, Citrus translates to a CMYK breakdown of 16C 0M 96Y 23K. The low-to-moderate black value (23%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (96%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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 Citrus

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A5C408;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 165, 196, 8;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A5C408',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 16%
M: 0%
Y: 96%
K: 23%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(165, 196, 8)
rgba(165, 196, 8, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

17 brand s with colors near 70° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #A5C408?

#A5C408 is Citrus, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 165, 196, 8. It has a hue of 70°, 92% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #A5C408?

The RGB color code for #A5C408 is rgb(165, 196, 8). This means it contains 165 red, 196 green, and 8 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Citrus a warm or cool color?

Citrus (#A5C408) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #A5C408 in CSS?

You can use #A5C408 in CSS with: background-color: #A5C408; or color: #A5C408; or as an RGB value: rgb(165, 196, 8). For print design, use CMYK: 16%, 0%, 96%, 23%.