Citrine White is a
neutral light color with the hex code #F2F5D6.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
242, 245, 214 in digital design or CMYK 1%, 0%, 13%, 4% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Citrine White
#F2F5D6
Citrine White color values
- HEX
- #F2F5D6
- RGB
- 242, 245, 214
- HSL
- 66°, 61%, 90%
- CMYK
- 1, 0, 13, 4
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Citrine White sits at 66° on the color wheel with 61% saturation and 90% 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. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.
In digital environments, Citrine White is rendered as rgb(242, 245, 214), where the green channel leads at 245, with red and blue channels close behind. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Citrine White translates to a CMYK breakdown of 1C 0M 13Y 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 13% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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 Citrine White
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #F2F5D6;
--brand-primary-rgb: 242, 245, 214;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#F2F5D6',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 1%
M: 0%
Y: 13%
K: 4%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(242, 245, 214)
rgba(242, 245, 214, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #F2F5D6?
#F2F5D6 is Citrine White, a neutral light color with RGB values of 242, 245, 214. It has a hue of 66°, 61%
saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #F2F5D6?
The RGB color code for #F2F5D6 is rgb(242, 245, 214). This means it contains 242 red,
245 green, and 214 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Citrine White a warm or cool color?
Citrine White (#F2F5D6) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #F2F5D6 in CSS?
You can use #F2F5D6 in CSS with:
background-color: #F2F5D6; or color: #F2F5D6; or as an RGB value: rgb(242, 245, 214). For print design, use CMYK: 1%, 0%, 13%, 4%.