In the world of finance and technical analysis, the Citi Style (or Citigroup style) refers to a specific, clean visual format for financial charts and technical reports. It is designed to prioritize clarity and “at-a-glance” readability for traders and institutional clients.

Here is a breakdown of what defines the Citi Style:

Visual Aesthetics

The Citi Style is famously minimalist. It avoids “chart junk” (unnecessary gridlines, flashy colors, or overlapping indicators) to ensure the price action remains the focal point.

• Background: Usually a crisp white or very light grey. This ensures that charts remain legible when printed or viewed in PDF reports.

• Color Palette: A professional palette typically consisting of Navy Blue, Grey, and Dark Red.

  • Bullish bars/candles: Often outlined in Blue or Dark Grey.

  • Bearish bars/candles: Often filled or outlined in Red.

• Typography: Uses clean, sans-serif fonts (like Arial or Calibri) for labels and axes to maintain a modern, corporate look.