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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#74AA08 — Citron
#74AA08 is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 80° 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 #74AA08
- fafef0
- e9fcc4
- d9fa97
- c9f86a
- b8f63d
- a8f410
- 8bcc0a
- 6c9f07
- 4e7205
- 2f4503
- 111801
Color schemes using #74AA08
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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#74AA08 FAQ
What color is #74AA08?
#74AA08 is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 80 degrees, 91% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #74AA08?
#74AA08 is rgb(116, 170, 8) in RGB, hsl(80, 91%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(32%, 0%, 95%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #74AA08?
White text on this background reaches 2.8:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.5:1.
What colors go well with #74AA08?
Its direct complement is #3E08AA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0823AA and #8F08AA gives you contrast without the vibration.