#D5C757 Hex Color

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Citron is a warm, desaturated yellow with earthy green undertones. Because it lacks high saturation, it avoids looking neon and works best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with charcoal gray or deep navy to anchor its brightness. The hex code for Citron is #d5c757, which maintains high accessibility with black text overlays.

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What is the hex code for Citron?

Citron is #d5c757. In RGB that is rgb(213, 199, 87), in HSL hsl(53, 60%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 59%, 16%.

What colors pair best with #d5c757 Citron?

Because #d5c757 functions as a muted, earthy yellow, it anchors exceptionally well against cool, dark neutrals like charcoal or navy. To create a natural, organic look, pair it with muted olive or soft terracotta tones instead of high-contrast primaries.

Is Citron readable on white or black?

Citron has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.13:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.

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