#A3D10B

Color Profile: #A3D10B

Common Name: Citronella

RGB: 163, 208, 11

HSL: 66, 89%, 42%

Contrast:
Vs White: 5.6 (Passes AA)
Vs Black: 7.2 (Passes AA)

Mood Blurb: A bright, zesty yellow-green, Citronella (#A3D10B) brings to mind freshness, energy, and a burst of sunlight. It’s a color that feels lively and optimistic, often evoking a sense of vitality and a connection to nature. While not too overpowering, it adds a playful vibrancy to designs, making it popular in a range of industries from safety to interior design.

Named Matches:

• Citronella (#A3D10B) - Found in Australian Standard AS2700, matching name.
• Crisp Green (#AAC42F) - Behr Paint, a softer variation.
• Lime Zest 1 (#ADC13A) - Dulux Trade Paints, close in tone.
• Chartreuse (#CCCB00) - A vibrant, lemony green from British Standard BS 2660, notable match.
• Yellow-Green (#B5C434) - Isomat, a deeper variation, still fitting in the same warm tone family.

Why Designers Use It:

• Often associated with vibrancy and energy, Citronella is used to evoke freshness in designs. It’s particularly popular for products related to the outdoors and nature, due to its link to citrus and green plant tones.
• While not quite neon, its yellow-green undertones are bold enough for attention-grabbing designs, especially in products where caution or safety is a key theme (e.g., road signs, safety gear, or paint).
• Some industries that lean on this color include healthcare (natural products, organic goods), environmental services (nature conservation, eco-friendly products), and interior design (especially in kitchens and modern spaces). The color can be used for pop accents to contrast against neutral tones.
• Its use is also trendy in more modern digital applications, with tech brands and websites that want to convey freshness or a touch of quirkiness leaning towards this hue.
• In certain cultural contexts, it can symbolize caution or alertness, making it a frequent choice in traffic signs and warning systems.