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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#55BC1A — Citron
#55BC1A is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 98° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #55BC1A
- f6fdf2
- daf8c8
- bdf29f
- a1ec76
- 85e74c
- 69e123
- 55bc1a
- 429214
- 30690e
- 1d4009
- 0a1603
Color schemes using #55BC1A
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#55BC1A FAQ
What color is #55BC1A?
#55BC1A is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 98 degrees, 76% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #55BC1A?
#55BC1A is rgb(85, 188, 26) in RGB, hsl(98, 76%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(55%, 0%, 86%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #55BC1A?
White text on this background reaches 2.44:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.59:1.
What colors go well with #55BC1A?
Its direct complement is #811ABC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2F1ABC and #BC1AA7 gives you contrast without the vibration.