Deep Bright Citron is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #8E9C11, which equals rgb(142, 156, 17) in RGB and hsl(66, 80%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C9 M0 Y89 K39, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#8E9C11 - RGB
142, 156, 17 - HSL
66°, 80%, 34% - CMYK
9, 0, 89, 39 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Deep Bright Citron
Yellow shades are bright, sunny and attention-grabbing. They suggest optimism and clarity, and are often used for highlights, warnings and happy, youthful designs. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 6.91:1. Its complementary color is #1F119C.
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Deep Bright Citron color codes
| HEX | #8E9C11 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(142, 156, 17) |
| HSL | hsl(66, 80%, 34%) |
| HSV | 66°, 89%, 61% |
| CMYK | 9%, 0%, 89%, 39% |
| Decimal | 9346065 |
Shades and tints of Deep Bright Citron
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#ECEFD7 - 100
#D9DEB0 - 200
#C7CE88 - 300
#B4BD60 - 400
#A1AD39 - 500
#8E9C11 - 600
#76820E - 700
#5F680B - 800
#474E09 - 900
#2F3406 - 950
#181A03
Color harmonies for Deep Bright Citron
- Complementary
#1F119C≈ Deep Bright Blue - Analogous −30°
#9C6511≈ Deep Bright Amber - Analogous +30°
#499C11≈ Deep Bright Leaf - Triadic +120°
#118E9C≈ Deep Bright Cyan - Triadic +240°
#9C118E≈ Deep Bright Magenta - Split 150°
#11499C≈ Deep Bright Cerulean - Split 210°
#65119C≈ Deep Bright Grape
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Bright Citron
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Bright Citron | Aa | 3.04:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Deep Bright Citron | Aa | 6.91:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Deep Bright Citron
background-color: #8E9C11;color: #8E9C11;background-color: rgb(142, 156, 17);background-color: hsl(66, 80%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-bright-citron: #8E9C11; }class="bg-[#8E9C11]"Colors similar to Deep Bright Citron
- Deep Bright Lime
#809C11 - Deep Bright Yellow
#9C9C11 - Deep Bright Gold
#9C8E11 - Deep Lime
#8BAD00 - Deep Bright Chartreuse
#729C11 - Deep Soft Yellow
#8B8B23 - Deep Citron
#9CAD00 - Deep Soft Citron
#808B23 - Medium Dark Soft Lime
#92AB2B - Medium Dark Soft Chartreuse
#85AB2B - Deep Chartreuse
#79AD00 - Dark Yellow
#858500
More yellow shades
- Pale Citron
#F2FF7A - Very Pale Citron
#F6FFA3 - Palest Citron
#FAFFCC - Darkest Bright Citron
#2A2E05 - Very Dark Bright Citron
#4B5309 - Dark Bright Citron
#6D770D - Medium Dark Bright Citron
#B0C115 - Bright Citron
#D1E619 - Medium Light Bright Citron
#D8EA3E - Light Bright Citron
#E0EE63 - Pale Bright Citron
#E7F288
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Bright Citron?
The HEX code for Deep Bright Citron is #8E9C11.
What is the RGB value of Deep Bright Citron?
Deep Bright Citron has an RGB value of 142, 156, 17 (rgb(142, 156, 17)). In HSL it is 66°, 80%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Bright Citron?
Use black text on Deep Bright Citron. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.04:1 and black text has 6.91:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Bright Citron?
The complementary color of Deep Bright Citron is #1F119C. Analogous colors #9C6511 and #499C11 also pair well.