Citrus Neon Yellow & Citrine is a vivid analogous color palette tagged happy, kids, light. Analogous neighbors on the wheel (Neon Yellow, Citrine, Mustard) give it a natural, low-tension flow. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is warm.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neon Yellow | #DEFD44 | rgb(222, 253, 68) | hsl(70, 98%, 63%) | oklch(94.1% 0.200 119) | |
| Citrine | #E6DC26 | rgb(230, 220, 38) | hsl(57, 79%, 53%) | oklch(87.5% 0.179 106) | |
| Mustard | #EFAA00 | rgb(239, 170, 0) | hsl(43, 100%, 47%) | oklch(78.3% 0.163 79) | |
| White | #FDFDFD | rgb(253, 253, 253) | hsl(0, 0%, 99%) | oklch(99.4% 0.000 0) |
Why it works and how to use it
With 3 chromatic colors, Neon Yellow takes the lead while the rest support. Lightness runs from 47% to 99%. Well suited to children's products and playful apps.
- Background: White (#FDFDFD) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Mustard (#EFAA00) on #FDFDFD gives 1.98:1, so pair it with a darker neutral for body copy.
- Primary: Neon Yellow (#DEFD44) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Citrine (#E6DC26) 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 Citrus Neon Yellow & Citrine
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: under protanopia and deuteranopia and tritanopia, Neon Yellow and Citrine become hard to tell apart, so do not rely on that pair alone to carry meaning.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#EFAA00 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.98:1 | Fail |
#DEFD44 on #EFAA00 | Aa | 1.75:1 | Fail |
#E6DC26 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.41:1 | Fail |
#E6DC26 on #EFAA00 | Aa | 1.4:1 | Fail |
#DEFD44 on #E6DC26 | Aa | 1.25:1 | Fail |
#DEFD44 on #FDFDFD | Aa | 1.13:1 | Fail |