Citrine

HEX: #E4D00A | Modern Palette

On White
1.58:1
FAIL
On Black
13.33:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#E4D00A
RGB
228, 208, 10
HSL
54°, 91% ,46%
CMYK
0, 9, 96, 11

About Citrine

Citrine (#E4D00A) is a color with RGB(228, 208, 10) and HSL(54.5°, 91.6%, 46.7%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #0A1EE4, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #0AE4D0 and #D00AE4. The name comes from citrin (French).

  • HEX: #E4D00A
  • RGB: 228, 208, 10
  • HSL: 54.5°, 91.6%, 46.7%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #0A1EE4
  • Triadic colors: #0AE4D0, #D00AE4
  • The name comes from citrin (French).

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Color Palettes

Citrine #E4D00A is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Citrine #E4D00A pairs with #0A1EE4 as its complementary color, and #0AE4D0 and #D00AE4 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Citrine #E4D00A moves from dark #181601 tones through the base color to lighter #FEFCE7 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #D6D600
Protanopia #D2D20C
Tritanopia #EFC4C4
Achromatopsia #CECECE

Frequently Asked Questions

Citrine (#E4D00A) is a color with RGB(228, 208, 10) and HSL(54.5°, 91.6%, 46.7%).

#E4D00A pairs strongly with #0A1EE4 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#E4D00A is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#E4D00A is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Citrine is linked to citrin from French, meaning lemon-colored.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word citrin
Meaning lemon-colored
Language French
First Recorded Use Middle Ages

History

Citrine is a variety of quartz, and its color ranges from pale yellow to golden brown. Historically, it has been confused with topaz due to similar coloration. Ancient Romans were known to use citrine, and it was particularly popular in the 19th century for jewelry. Its name is derived from the Old French word 'citrin' meaning 'lemon-colored', referring to its typical yellow hue. Brazil is a major source of natural citrine.

First Recorded Use

The term 'citrine' for the gemstone is believed to have been used since at least the 16th century, though the color 'citrin' has older roots.

Cultural Associations

Citrine is often associated with prosperity and abundance, sometimes referred to as the 'merchant's stone' or 'success stone'. It is also believed to bring joy, energy, and creativity. In some cultures, it has been used as a protective amulet. It is one of the birthstones for November.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #E4D00A;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #E4D00A;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #E4D00A;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #E4D00A,
        #0A1EE4
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #E4D00A,
        #0A1EE4
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$citrine: #E4D00A;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$citrine-r: 228;
$citrine-g: 208;
$citrine-b: 10;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $citrine;
    color: rgba($citrine-r, $citrine-g, $citrine-b, 0.8);
}