Citron

Q: How do I use #B4BE41 in CSS?

You can use #B4BE41 in CSS with: background-color: #B4BE41; or color: #B4BE41; or as an RGB value: rgb(180, 190, 65). For print design, use CMYK: 5%, 0%, 66%, 25%.

#B4BE41

Citron is a neutral medium color with the hex code #B4BE41. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 180, 190, 65 in digital design or CMYK 5%, 0%, 66%, 25% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Citron color values

HEX: #B4BE41
RGB: 180, 190, 65
HSL: 65°, 49%, 50%
CMYK: 5, 0, 66, 25

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Citron sits at 65° on the color wheel with 49% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 49% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. 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(180, 190, 65), where the green channel leads at 190, with red and blue channels close behind. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Citron translates to a CMYK breakdown of 5C 0M 66Y 25K. The low-to-moderate black value (25%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (66%), 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 Citron

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B4BE41;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 180, 190, 65;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B4BE41',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 5%
M: 0%
Y: 66%
K: 25%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(180, 190, 65)
rgba(180, 190, 65, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

23 brand s with colors near 65° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B4BE41?

#B4BE41 is Citron, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 180, 190, 65. It has a hue of 65°, 49% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B4BE41?

The RGB color code for #B4BE41 is rgb(180, 190, 65). This means it contains 180 red, 190 green, and 65 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Citron a warm or cool color?

Citron (#B4BE41) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #B4BE41 in CSS?

You can use #B4BE41 in CSS with: background-color: #B4BE41; or color: #B4BE41; or as an RGB value: rgb(180, 190, 65). For print design, use CMYK: 5%, 0%, 66%, 25%.