Muted Citron is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #A8B24D, which equals rgb(168, 178, 77) in RGB and hsl(66, 40%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C6 M0 Y57 K30, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#A8B24D - RGB
168, 178, 77 - HSL
66°, 40%, 50% - CMYK
6, 0, 57, 30 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium, moderately saturated
About Muted 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 black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 9.14:1. Its complementary color is #574DB3.
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Muted Citron color codes
| HEX | #A8B24D |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(168, 178, 77) |
| HSL | hsl(66, 40%, 50%) |
| HSV | 66°, 57%, 70% |
| CMYK | 6%, 0%, 57%, 30% |
| Decimal | 11055693 |
Shades and tints of Muted Citron
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F1F2E1 - 100
#E2E5C4 - 200
#D4D9A6 - 300
#C5CC88 - 400
#B7BF6B - 500
#A8B24D - 600
#8C9440 - 700
#707733 - 800
#545927 - 900
#383B1A - 950
#1C1E0D
Color harmonies for Muted Citron
- Complementary
#574DB3≈ Muted Ultramarine - Analogous −30°
#B38A4D≈ Muted Tangerine - Analogous +30°
#75B34D≈ Muted Fern - Triadic +120°
#4DA8B3≈ Muted Lagoon - Triadic +240°
#B34DA8≈ Muted Fuchsia - Split 150°
#4D75B3≈ Muted Cornflower - Split 210°
#8A4DB3≈ Muted Amethyst
Contrast and accessibility of Muted Citron
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Muted Citron | Aa | 2.30:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Muted Citron | Aa | 9.14:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Muted Citron
background-color: #A8B24D;color: #A8B24D;background-color: rgb(168, 178, 77);background-color: hsl(66, 40%, 50%);:root { --color-muted-citron: #A8B24D; }class="bg-[#A8B24D]"Colors similar to Muted Citron
- Muted Lime
#9EB24D - Muted Yellow
#B2B24D - Muted Gold
#B2A84D - Muted Chartreuse
#94B24D - Brass
#B5A642 - Muted Marigold
#B29E4D - Muted Spring Bud
#8AB24D - Medium Light Muted Chartreuse
#A5BF69 - Medium Light Muted Lime
#AEBF69 - Medium Light Muted Spring Bud
#9CBF69 - Medium Dark Soft Yellow
#ABAB2B - Medium Light Muted Citron
#B6BF69
More yellow shades
- Palest Soft Citron
#F2F5D6 - Darkest Muted Citron
#22240F - Very Dark Muted Citron
#3D401C - Dark Muted Citron
#585D28 - Deep Muted Citron
#727934 - Medium Dark Muted Citron
#8D9640 - Medium Light Muted Citron
#B6BF69 - Light Muted Citron
#C4CB86 - Pale Muted Citron
#D2D7A2 - Very Pale Muted Citron
#E0E3BF - Palest Muted Citron
#EEF0DB
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Muted Citron?
The HEX code for Muted Citron is #A8B24D.
What is the RGB value of Muted Citron?
Muted Citron has an RGB value of 168, 178, 77 (rgb(168, 178, 77)). In HSL it is 66°, 40%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Muted Citron?
Use black text on Muted Citron. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.30:1 and black text has 9.14:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Muted Citron?
The complementary color of Muted Citron is #574DB3. Analogous colors #B38A4D and #75B34D also pair well.