1. greens
2. neutrals
3. Citronella

Color Citronella green (#66bb77):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Citronella green (#66bb77):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
greens

greens Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Citronella / #66bb77

The HTML HEX code is #66bb77. The corresponding color name is "Citronella". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 102%, Green (G): 187%, Blue (B): 119%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 45%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):36%, Black (K): 27%. In the HSL color space, #66bb77 has a hue of 132°, saturation of 38%, and lightness of 57%. The HSV representation is 132° for hue, 45% for saturation, and 73% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 69, a* (green to red) = -41, and b* (blue to yellow) = 27. The XYZ representation is X: 27, Y: 40, Z: 24. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6033, U (chrominance) = -0.0672, and V (chrominance) = -0.1783.

The decimal value of the color is 6732663. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #66CC66. Variations of the colour are #AEDBB7 for a 20% lighter version and #3A8249 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #66bb77, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6573 Kelvin (6573K).

The approximate wavelength of #66bb77 is around 524.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Citronella (Hex: #66bb77): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Citronella, represented by the hex color #66bb77, exudes a vibrant and fresh aura. Resembling the lush leaves of a eucalyptus tree or the crispness of a cucumber, Citronella invokes a sense of natures soothing presence. This invigorating shade can also call to mind the delightfully tangy aroma of lemongrass or the zesty zest of a juicy lime. Its greenish hue serves as a pleasant reminder of lush meadows or dew-kissed leaves after a gentle rain. Incorporating Citronella into your designs evokes a harmonious connection to the exquisite beauty found in the natural world.

Tints and Shades of #66bb77 HEX color (Citronella)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #66bb77, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #D9EEDD
• #B3DDBB
• #8CCC99
• #66bb77
• #4D8C59
• #335E3C
• #1A2F1E
• #000000

Tones of Citronella (#66bb77 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #66bb77, #70a37b is the less saturated color, while #66bb77 is the most saturated one.

• #70a37b
• #6ea97a
• #6baf79
• #69b578
• #66bb77
• #435747
• #39503e
• #2e4934
• #24422b

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #66bb77;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #66bb77; }

.text {color:#66bb77;}

.background {background-color:#66bb77;}

.border {border:1px solid #66bb77;}