Citron (#9FA91F) Color Meaning and Information

Citron (#9FA91F) Color Information

Citron (#9FA91F) RGB value is (159, 169, 31). The hex color red value is 159, green is 169, and blue is 31. Its HSL format shows a hue of 64°, saturation of 69 percent, and lightness of 39 percent. The CMYK process values are 6 percent, 0 percent, 82 percent, 34 percent.

Citron

#9FA91F

rgb(159, 169, 31)

ColorMean

Share

Citron (#9FA91F) Color Meaning

Citron (#9FA91F) conveys botanical sharpness, functional vibrancy, and grounded brightness. Citron (#9FA91F) is a deep yellow-green that mirrors the rind of the citron fruit—tart, aromatic, and slightly bitter. Unlike lime, it carries earth; unlike olive, it radiates. In agricultural and herbal branding, this hue signals potency and purity, especially in essential oils, organic cleaners, and botanical medicine. Psychological studies link such green-yellows to increased perceived efficacy in natural product claims. In UI/UX design, Citron (#9FA91F) functions as a high-engagement accent for “active” states, eco-metrics, and freshness indicators. It offers strong contrast against deep greys and meets accessibility standards with proper text weighting. Print consistency is high on uncoated stocks, enhancing its artisanal appeal in packaging and labeling. Consumer testing shows higher trust in brands using Citron (#9FA91F) versus brighter greens—likely due to its plausible naturalism. Culturally, Citron (#9FA91F) reflects protection through potency—ritual fruit, medicinal rind, cleansing oil. It appears in heritage wellness, sustainable cleaning, and apothecary design as a symbol of nature that acts. Spiritually, it aligns with the solar plexus and heart chakras in tandem: clarity that cares. Designers choose Citron (#9FA91F) when they want to signal vibrancy with purpose. Its sharpness is functional, not harsh.

Color Conversion

Convert Citron (#9FA91F) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#9FA91F

RGB

rgb(159, 169, 31)

HSL

hsl(64°, 69%, 39%)

CMYK

cmyk(6%, 0%, 82%, 34%)

HSV

hsv(64°, 82%, 66%)

XYZ

28.7334 35.8458 6.7008

Yxy

35.8458 0.4031 0.5029

Hunter Lab

59.8714 -2.9707 5.7053

CIE-Lab

66.4019 -19.6085 63.1100

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red159 / 255 (62%)

62%

Green169 / 255 (66%)

66%

Blue31 / 255 (12%)

12%

CMYK Values

Cyan6 / 100 (6%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow82 / 100 (82%)

82%

Key (Black)34 / 100 (34%)

34%

Color Variations

Citron (#9FA91F) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Citron (#9FA91F) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Citron (#9FA91F) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#9FA91F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.57:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.57:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.57:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9FA91F appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Citron (#9FA91F)

protanopia

#a3a340

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9FA91F;

Text Color

color: #9FA91F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9FA91F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9FA91F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9FA91F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9FA91F 0%, #606513 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Citron (#9FA91F) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.