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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6AA522 — Citron
#6AA522 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 #6AA522
- f8fcf2
- e2f4cb
- cceca4
- b6e47d
- a0dc57
- 8ad530
- 72b124
- 598a1c
- 406314
- 273c0c
- 0e1504
Color schemes using #6AA522
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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#6AA522 FAQ
What color is #6AA522?
#6AA522 is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 87 degrees, 66% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #6AA522?
#6AA522 is rgb(106, 165, 34) in RGB, hsl(87, 66%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(36%, 0%, 79%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6AA522?
White text on this background reaches 2.99:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.02:1.
What colors go well with #6AA522?
Its direct complement is #5D22A5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2228A5 and #9F22A5 gives you contrast without the vibration.