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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#77AE37 — Citron
#77AE37 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 88° 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 #77AE37
- f8fbf3
- e1f0d0
- cae5ac
- b4da88
- 9dce65
- 86c341
- 6ea233
- 567e28
- 3e5b1d
- 253711
- 0d1306
Color schemes using #77AE37
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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#77AE37 FAQ
What color is #77AE37?
#77AE37 is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 88 degrees, 52% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #77AE37?
#77AE37 is rgb(119, 174, 55) in RGB, hsl(88, 52%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(32%, 0%, 68%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #77AE37?
White text on this background reaches 2.66:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.89:1.
What colors go well with #77AE37?
Its direct complement is #6F37AE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #373BAE and #AA37AE gives you contrast without the vibration.