Showa era
Pompeian Red & Orange Citrine +1
Plate 212 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Pompeian Red, Orange Citrine, Salvia Blue.
#986f2d
orange · 2 palettes
Orange Citrine
About Orange Citrine
Orange Citrine is a deep, muted orange tone. Its hex value is #986f2d — that is
RGB 152, 111, 45, or HSL 37°, 54%, 39%.
It holds 4.6:1 contrast against dark, so Orange Citrine works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 4.5:1; on black 4.6:1.)
Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Orange Citrine appears in 2 combinations — most often paired with Pompeian Red, Salvia Blue and Corinthian Pink.
Colours that go with Orange Citrine
From a standard colour wheel, Orange Citrine anchors these four classic schemes. Each swatch is computed from its exact hue, so every hex is a real, usable pairing.
Complementary
#986f2d #2D5698
the hue directly opposite — the highest-contrast pairing, good for a single bold accent.
Analogous
#986f2d #98392D #8C982D
the two neighbours on the wheel — a calm, cohesive scheme that feels effortless.
Triadic
#986f2d #2D986F #6F2D98
two hues an even third of the wheel away — balanced and lively without clashing.
Split-complementary
#986f2d #2D8C98 #3A2D98
the two colours either side of the complement — the contrast of a complement, softened.
How to use Orange Citrine
Orange Citrine is a deep, muted tone (HSL 37°, 54%, 39%), which makes it a versatile mid-tone for accents, buttons or blocks. For text it passes WCAG AA for body text against a dark background (4.6:1) — safe for paragraphs, buttons and labels. When you do set type on it, use light lettering. Pair it with its complement (#2D5698) for a focal accent, or with its analogous neighbours (#98392D and #8C982D) for a quieter, harmonious feel.
Palettes with Orange Citrine
Orange Citrine appears in 2 combinations from the archive. Each pairing reveals how the same color shifts character depending on its neighbours.
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