Citrine & Cyan Shore is a vivid complementary color palette tagged tropical, yellow, teal. Citrine and Beige sit nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the pairing has real energy; keep one as the accent. These are bold, punchy colors that need generous white space around them. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citrine | #DAC607 | rgb(218, 198, 7) | hsl(54, 94%, 44%) | oklch(81.8% 0.170 102) | |
| Cadet | #00A4B3 | rgb(0, 164, 179) | hsl(185, 100%, 35%) | oklch(65.6% 0.112 206) | |
| Cyan | #00BFBF | rgb(0, 191, 191) | hsl(180, 100%, 37%) | oklch(72.9% 0.124 195) | |
| Beige | #DBF9CA | rgb(219, 249, 202) | hsl(98, 80%, 88%) | oklch(94.8% 0.069 134) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 4 chromatic colors, Cyan takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 35% to 88%. Well suited to websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Beige (#DBF9CA) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Cadet (#00A4B3) on #DBF9CA gives 2.65:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Cyan (#00BFBF) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Citrine (#DAC607) for highlights, badges and hover states.
No pair inside the palette reaches 4.5:1, so add black or white for body text.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Citrine & Cyan Shore
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#00A4B3 on #DBF9CA | Aa | 2.65:1 | Fail |
#00BFBF on #DBF9CA | Aa | 2:1 | Fail |
#DAC607 on #00A4B3 | Aa | 1.73:1 | Fail |
#DAC607 on #DBF9CA | Aa | 1.53:1 | Fail |
#00A4B3 on #00BFBF | Aa | 1.32:1 | Fail |
#DAC607 on #00BFBF | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fail |