Citron

HEX: #9FA91F | Modern Palette

On White
2.57:1
FAIL
On Black
8.17:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#9FA91F
RGB
159, 169, 31
HSL
64°, 81% ,66%
CMYK
5.92, 0, 81.66, 33.73

About Citron

Citron (#9FA91F) is a color with RGB(159, 169, 31) and HSL(64.35°, 81.66%, 66.27%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #291FA9, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #1F9FA9 and #A91F9F. The name comes from citron (French).

  • HEX: #9FA91F
  • RGB: 159, 169, 31
  • HSL: 64.35°, 81.66%, 66.27%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #291FA9
  • Triadic colors: #1F9FA9, #A91F9F
  • The name comes from citron (French).

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Color Palettes

Citron #9FA91F is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Citron #9FA91F pairs with #291FA9 as its complementary color, and #1F9FA9 and #A91F9F in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Citron #9FA91F moves from dark #141604 tones through the base color to lighter #FAFBE9 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #A6A620
Protanopia #A8A81F
Tritanopia #A99F9F
Achromatopsia #A1A1A1

Frequently Asked Questions

Citron (#9FA91F) is a color with RGB(159, 169, 31) and HSL(64.35°, 81.66%, 66.27%).

#9FA91F pairs strongly with #291FA9 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#9FA91F is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#9FA91F is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Citron is linked to citron from French, meaning lemon.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word citron
Meaning lemon
Language French
First Recorded Use Late Middle Ages

History

The word "citron" in French directly translates to "lemon" in English. The fruit itself, Citrus medica, is one of the original citrus fruits from which many other citrus varieties (like lemons and oranges) are hybridized. The citron fruit has a very thick rind and less juice than a typical lemon, and it was one of the first citrus fruits to reach Europe from Asia. The English word "citron" (referring to the specific fruit Citrus medica) also derives from the French, and ultimately from Latin 'citrus'. The color 'citron' (#9fa91f) is a yellowish-green, reminiscent of the rind of a citron fruit or a very ripe lemon.

First Recorded Use

14th Century

Cultural Associations

The citron fruit (etrog in Hebrew) holds significant religious importance in Judaism, being one of the Four Species used during the Sukkot holiday. In general culture, the color citron is often associated with freshness, nature, and sometimes a vibrant, zesty quality. It's a less common color name than 'lemon yellow' but evokes a similar natural, fruity association.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #9FA91F;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #9FA91F;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #9FA91F;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #9FA91F,
        #6D63EF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #9FA91F,
        #6D63EF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$citron: #9FA91F;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$citron-r: 159;
$citron-g: 169;
$citron-b: 31;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $citron;
    color: rgba($citron-r, $citron-g, $citron-b, 0.8);
}