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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#81AE29 — Citron
#81AE29 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 #81AE29
- f9fcf3
- e6f3cd
- d4eaa7
- c1e181
- aed85b
- 9cd035
- 81ad29
- 648720
- 486117
- 2c3b0e
- 0f1505
Color schemes using #81AE29
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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#81AE29 FAQ
What color is #81AE29?
#81AE29 is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 80 degrees, 62% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #81AE29?
#81AE29 is rgb(129, 174, 41) in RGB, hsl(80, 62%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 0%, 76%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #81AE29?
White text on this background reaches 2.62:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.02:1.
What colors go well with #81AE29?
Its direct complement is #5529AE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #293FAE and #9729AE gives you contrast without the vibration.