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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#55CC00 — Citron
#55CC00 is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 95° 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 #55CC00
- f6fff0
- dbffc1
- bfff92
- a4ff63
- 89ff34
- 6dff05
- 59d500
- 45a600
- 327700
- 1e4800
- 0b1900
Color schemes using #55CC00
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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#55CC00 FAQ
What color is #55CC00?
#55CC00 is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 95 degrees, 100% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #55CC00?
#55CC00 is rgb(85, 204, 0) in RGB, hsl(95, 100%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(58%, 0%, 100%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #55CC00?
White text on this background reaches 2.1:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.02:1.
What colors go well with #55CC00?
Its direct complement is #7700CC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1100CC and #CC00BB gives you contrast without the vibration.