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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#84A42A — Citron
#84A42A is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 76° 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 #84A42A
- f9fcf3
- e8f2ce
- d7e9a8
- c6df83
- b5d55e
- a4cc38
- 88a92c
- 6a8422
- 4c5f18
- 2e3a0f
- 101405
Color schemes using #84A42A
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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#84A42A FAQ
What color is #84A42A?
#84A42A is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 76 degrees, 59% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #84A42A?
#84A42A is rgb(132, 164, 42) in RGB, hsl(76, 59%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 0%, 74%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #84A42A?
White text on this background reaches 2.87:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.32:1.
What colors go well with #84A42A?
Its direct complement is #4A2AA2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2A46A2 and #862AA2 gives you contrast without the vibration.