Citron Color – #d5c757: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Citron color hex code is #d5c757, and it is composed of 84% red, 78% green and 34% blue.
Citron is a light, muted, and warm color at 59% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.73:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Citron color (#d5c757) against dark backgrounds.

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Citron Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Citron, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #d5c757 |
| RGB | rgb(213,199,87) |
| HSL | hsl(53,60%,58.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 7, 59, 16 |
| HSV | 53, 59, 84 |
| RGB % | 84, 78, 34 |
| XYZ | 49.6, 55.7, 17.2 |
| LAB | 79.4, -8.8, 56.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 59% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.73 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.14 (passes WCAG AA) |
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