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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#66AD1A — Citron
#66AD1A is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 89° 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 #66AD1A
- f8fdf2
- e1f7c9
- caf1a0
- b3eb77
- 9ce54e
- 85df26
- 6db91c
- 559116
- 3d6810
- 253f09
- 0d1603
Color schemes using #66AD1A
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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#66AD1A FAQ
What color is #66AD1A?
#66AD1A is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 89 degrees, 74% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #66AD1A?
#66AD1A is rgb(102, 173, 26) in RGB, hsl(89, 74%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(41%, 0%, 85%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #66AD1A?
White text on this background reaches 2.78:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.56:1.
What colors go well with #66AD1A?
Its direct complement is #611AAD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1A1CAD and #AB1AAD gives you contrast without the vibration.