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Bitter Lemon

#D6E718

Bitter Lemon is a neutral medium color with the hex code #D6E718. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 214, 231, 24 in digital design or CMYK 7%, 0%, 90%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Bitter Lemon color values

HEX
#D6E718
RGB
214, 231, 24
HSL
65°, 81%, 50%
CMYK
7, 0, 90, 9

About this color

Bitter Lemon sits at 65° on the color wheel with 81% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 81%, 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, Bitter Lemon is rendered as rgb(214, 231, 24), where the green channel leads at 231, 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, Bitter Lemon translates to a CMYK breakdown of 7C 0M 90Y 9K. The low-to-moderate black value (9%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (90%), 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.

How to use Bitter Lemon

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D6E718;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 214, 231, 24;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D6E718',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 7%
M: 0%
Y: 90%
K: 9%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(214, 231, 24)
rgba(214, 231, 24, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #D6E718?
#D6E718 is Bitter Lemon, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 214, 231, 24. It has a hue of 65°, 81% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D6E718?
The RGB color code for #D6E718 is rgb(214, 231, 24). This means it contains 214 red, 231 green, and 24 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Bitter Lemon a warm or cool color?
Bitter Lemon (#D6E718) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #D6E718 in CSS?
You can use #D6E718 in CSS with: background-color: #D6E718; or color: #D6E718; or as an RGB value: rgb(214, 231, 24). For print design, use CMYK: 7%, 0%, 90%, 9%.