Citrus

Q: How do I use #B1CD32 in CSS?

You can use #B1CD32 in CSS with: background-color: #B1CD32; or color: #B1CD32; or as an RGB value: rgb(177, 205, 50). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 0%, 76%, 20%.

#B1CD32

Citrus is a neutral medium color with the hex code #B1CD32. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 177, 205, 50 in digital design or CMYK 14%, 0%, 76%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Citrus color values

HEX: #B1CD32
RGB: 177, 205, 50
HSL: 71°, 61%, 50%
CMYK: 14, 0, 76, 20

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Citrus sits at 71° on the color wheel with 61% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. At 61% 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, Citrus is rendered as rgb(177, 205, 50), where the green channel leads at 205, 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 76Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (76%), 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: #B1CD32;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 177, 205, 50;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B1CD32',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 14%
M: 0%
Y: 76%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(177, 205, 50)
rgba(177, 205, 50, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

15 brand s with colors near 71° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B1CD32?

#B1CD32 is Citrus, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 177, 205, 50. It has a hue of 71°, 61% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B1CD32?

The RGB color code for #B1CD32 is rgb(177, 205, 50). This means it contains 177 red, 205 green, and 50 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Citrus a warm or cool color?

Citrus (#B1CD32) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #B1CD32 in CSS?

You can use #B1CD32 in CSS with: background-color: #B1CD32; or color: #B1CD32; or as an RGB value: rgb(177, 205, 50). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 0%, 76%, 20%.