GREENS

Citrus

#9FB70A

RGB 159, 183, 10 · HSL 68°, 90%, 38% · CMYK 13, 0, 95, 28

Citrus is #9FB70A in HEX — rgb(159, 183, 10), hsl(68°, 90%, 38%), cmyk(13%, 0%, 95%, 28%).

Citrus pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 68°, 90%, 38%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#9FB70A

RGB159, 183, 10

HSL68°, 90%, 38%

HSV68°, 95%, 72%

CMYK13, 0, 95, 28

Decimal10467082

CSS RGBrgb(159, 183, 10)

CSS HSLhsl(68, 90%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lemon Grass 400B-7

ΔE 1.6 · #9DB713

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2027-10

ΔE 2.9 · #9AB10A

Vista Paint

Sporting Green K-376

ΔE 3.2 · #A1BE1A

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 5.8 · #9ABA25

Dunn-Edwards

In the Tropics DEA125

ΔE 10.7 · #A3BC3A

Dulux

Lyceum S20H7

ΔE 11 · #B2CF43

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 11.2 · #A3CD39

Valspar

Limolicious 6007-10C

ΔE 11.8 · #A9C342

PPG

Funky Frog 1221-7

ΔE 12.6 · #98BD3C

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 14.4 · #CCC921

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

ΔE 20.7 · #91A135

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 21.7 · #C3D263

RAL

Curry 1027

ΔE 22.6 · #9D9101

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 28.5 · #EDEB00

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 31.9 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 36.7 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#9FB70A

#210AB8

Analogous

#B8780A

#9FB70A

#4AB80A

Triadic

#9FB70A

#0AA1B8

#B80AA1

Split-Complementary

#9FB70A

#0A4AB8

#780AB8

Tetradic

#9FB70A

#0AB878

#210AB8

#B80A4A

Monochromatic

#222702

#616F06

#9FB70A

#D6F31B

#E3F764

Rectangle

#9FB70A

#0AB821

#210AB8

#B80AA1

Compound

#9FB70A

#4AB80A

#210AB8

#780AB8

Variations

Lighter

#D4F20F

#D5E958

#E1EBA5

Darker

#839704

#5C6A01

#363E00

Saturation

#747B47

#A1B80A

#A4BD05

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.27:1

Fail

vs Black

9.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9FB70A

#BAA71A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9FB70A

#B3B348

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9FB70A

#A7A9B1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Citrus sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

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How it looks under different light

#B7B623

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#9FB70A

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#A4BB47

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEEE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#241391

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #9FB70A;

CSS — background

background-color: #9FB70A;

CSS Variable

--color-citrus: #9FB70A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'citrus': '#9FB70A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9FB70A] text-[#9FB70A]

SCSS

$citrus: #9FB70A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9FB70A?

#9FB70A is Citrus, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #9FB70A warm or cool?

Citrus reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Citrus?

Citrus works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Citrus?

Citrus pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Citrus?

You can download Citrus on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Citrus?

The hex code is #9FB70A. In RGB it's 159, 183, 10, and in HSL it's 68°, 90%, 38%.

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