Deep Dusty Citron is a medium-dark, muted shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #656845, which equals rgb(101, 104, 69) in RGB and hsl(65, 20%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C3 M0 Y34 K59, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#656845 - RGB
101, 104, 69 - HSL
65°, 20%, 34% - CMYK
3, 0, 34, 59 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium-dark, muted
About Deep Dusty 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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.80:1. Its complementary color is #484568.
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Deep Dusty Citron color codes
| HEX | #656845 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(101, 104, 69) |
| HSL | hsl(65, 20%, 34%) |
| HSV | 65°, 34%, 41% |
| CMYK | 3%, 0%, 34%, 59% |
| Decimal | 6645829 |
Shades and tints of Deep Dusty Citron
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E5E6E0 - 100
#CCCDC1 - 200
#B2B4A2 - 300
#989A83 - 400
#7F8164 - 500
#656845 - 600
#54573A - 700
#43452E - 800
#333423 - 900
#222317 - 950
#11110C
Color harmonies for Deep Dusty Citron
- Complementary
#484568≈ Deep Dusty Ultramarine - Analogous −30°
#685A45≈ Deep Dusty Orange - Analogous +30°
#546845≈ Deep Dusty Fern - Triadic +120°
#456568≈ Deep Dusty Cyan - Triadic +240°
#684565≈ Deep Dusty Magenta - Split 150°
#455468≈ Deep Dusty Cornflower - Split 210°
#5A4568≈ Deep Dusty Violet
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Dusty Citron
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Dusty Citron | Aa | 5.80:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Deep Dusty Citron | Aa | 3.62:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Deep Dusty Citron
background-color: #656845;color: #656845;background-color: rgb(101, 104, 69);background-color: hsl(65, 20%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-dusty-citron: #656845; }class="bg-[#656845]"Colors similar to Deep Dusty Citron
- Deep Dusty Yellow
#686845 - Deep Dusty Lime
#616845 - Deep Dusty Gold
#686545 - Deep Dusty Chartreuse
#5E6845 - Deep Dusty Marigold
#686145 - Deep Dusty Spring Bud
#5A6845 - Deep Dusty Amber
#685E45 - Deep Dusty Apple
#576845 - Deep Dusty Fern
#536845 - Deep Dusty Tangerine
#685A45 - Deep Dusty Leaf
#506845 - Deep Dusty Orange
#685745
More yellow shades
- Light Muted Citron
#C4CB86 - Pale Muted Citron
#D2D7A2 - Very Pale Muted Citron
#E0E3BF - Palest Muted Citron
#EEF0DB - Very Dark Dusty Citron
#353725 - Dark Dusty Citron
#4D5035 - Medium Dark Dusty Citron
#7C8156 - Dusty Citron
#949966 - Medium Light Dusty Citron
#A5A97E - Light Dusty Citron
#B6BA97 - Pale Dusty Citron
#C7CAAF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Dusty Citron?
The HEX code for Deep Dusty Citron is #656845.
What is the RGB value of Deep Dusty Citron?
Deep Dusty Citron has an RGB value of 101, 104, 69 (rgb(101, 104, 69)). In HSL it is 65°, 20%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Dusty Citron?
Use white text on Deep Dusty Citron. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.80:1 and black text has 3.62:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Dusty Citron?
The complementary color of Deep Dusty Citron is #484568. Analogous colors #685A45 and #546845 also pair well.