Citrus is a
neutral medium color with the hex code #A8C408.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
168, 196, 8 in digital design or CMYK 14%, 0%, 96%, 23% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Citrus
#A8C408
Citrus color values
- HEX
- #A8C408
- RGB
- 168, 196, 8
- HSL
- 69°, 92%, 40%
- CMYK
- 14, 0, 96, 23
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Citrus sits at 69° 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(168, 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 14C 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: #A8C408;
--brand-primary-rgb: 168, 196, 8;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#A8C408',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 14%
M: 0%
Y: 96%
K: 23%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(168, 196, 8)
rgba(168, 196, 8, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #A8C408?
#A8C408 is Citrus, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 168, 196, 8. It has a hue of 69°, 92%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #A8C408?
The RGB color code for #A8C408 is rgb(168, 196, 8). This means it contains 168 red,
196 green, and 8 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Citrus a warm or cool color?
Citrus (#A8C408) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #A8C408 in CSS?
You can use #A8C408 in CSS with:
background-color: #A8C408; or color: #A8C408; or as an RGB value: rgb(168, 196, 8). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 0%, 96%, 23%.