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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#68A61C — Citron
#68A61C is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 87° 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 #68A61C
- f8fdf2
- e2f6ca
- ccefa2
- b7e87a
- a1e251
- 8bdb29
- 72b61f
- 598e18
- 406611
- 273e0b
- 0e1604
Color schemes using #68A61C
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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#68A61C FAQ
What color is #68A61C?
#68A61C is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 87 degrees, 71% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #68A61C?
#68A61C is rgb(104, 166, 28) in RGB, hsl(87, 71%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(37%, 0%, 83%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #68A61C?
White text on this background reaches 2.97:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.06:1.
What colors go well with #68A61C?
Its direct complement is #5A1CA6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1C23A6 and #9F1CA6 gives you contrast without the vibration.