Palest Muted Citron is a very light, moderately saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #EEF0DB, which equals rgb(238, 240, 219) in RGB and hsl(66, 41%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C1 M0 Y9 K6, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#EEF0DB - RGB
238, 240, 219 - HSL
66°, 41%, 90% - CMYK
1, 0, 9, 6 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Very light, moderately saturated
About Palest 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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 18.12:1. Its complementary color is #DDDBF0.
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Palest Muted Citron color codes
| HEX | #EEF0DB |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(238, 240, 219) |
| HSL | hsl(66, 41%, 90%) |
| HSV | 66°, 9%, 94% |
| CMYK | 1%, 0%, 9%, 6% |
| Decimal | 15659227 |
Shades and tints of Palest Muted Citron
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FCFDF9 - 100
#F9FAF3 - 200
#F7F8ED - 300
#F4F5E7 - 400
#F1F3E1 - 500
#EEF0DB - 600
#C6C8B7 - 700
#9FA092 - 800
#77786E - 900
#4F5049 - 950
#282825
Color harmonies for Palest Muted Citron
- Complementary
#DDDBF0≈ Palest Muted Blue - Analogous −30°
#F0E8DB≈ Palest Muted Orange - Analogous +30°
#E3F0DB≈ Palest Muted Leaf - Triadic +120°
#DBEEF0≈ Palest Muted Cyan - Triadic +240°
#F0DBEE≈ Palest Muted Magenta - Split 150°
#DBE3F0≈ Palest Muted Sapphire - Split 210°
#E8DBF0≈ Palest Muted Violet
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Muted Citron
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Muted Citron | Aa | 1.16:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Muted Citron | Aa | 18.12:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Muted Citron
background-color: #EEF0DB;color: #EEF0DB;background-color: rgb(238, 240, 219);background-color: hsl(66, 41%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-muted-citron: #EEF0DB; }class="bg-[#EEF0DB]"Colors similar to Palest Muted Citron
- Palest Muted Lime
#ECF0DB - Palest Muted Yellow
#F0F0DB - Palest Muted Gold
#F0EEDB - Palest Muted Chartreuse
#EAF0DB - Palest Muted Marigold
#F0ECDB - Palest Muted Spring Bud
#E8F0DB - Palest Soft Lime
#EFF5D6 - Palest Muted Amber
#F0EADB - Palest Soft Chartreuse
#ECF5D6 - Alabaster
#EDEADE - Palest Dusty Yellow
#EBEBE0 - Palest Muted Apple
#E6F0DB
More yellow shades
- Medium Dark Muted Citron
#8D9640 - Muted Citron
#A8B24D - Medium Light Muted Citron
#B6BF69 - Light Muted Citron
#C4CB86 - Pale Muted Citron
#D2D7A2 - Very Pale Muted Citron
#E0E3BF - Very Dark Dusty Citron
#353725 - Dark Dusty Citron
#4D5035 - Deep Dusty Citron
#656845 - Medium Dark Dusty Citron
#7C8156 - Dusty Citron
#949966
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Muted Citron?
The HEX code for Palest Muted Citron is #EEF0DB.
What is the RGB value of Palest Muted Citron?
Palest Muted Citron has an RGB value of 238, 240, 219 (rgb(238, 240, 219)). In HSL it is 66°, 41%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Muted Citron?
Use black text on Palest Muted Citron. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.16:1 and black text has 18.12:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Muted Citron?
The complementary color of Palest Muted Citron is #DDDBF0. Analogous colors #F0E8DB and #E3F0DB also pair well.