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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#85AC2F — Citron
#85AC2F is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 79° 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 #85AC2F
- f9fcf3
- e6f2ce
- d4e8a9
- c1dd84
- afd360
- 9cc93b
- 81a72e
- 658324
- 485e1a
- 2c3910
- 0f1405
Color schemes using #85AC2F
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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#85AC2F FAQ
What color is #85AC2F?
#85AC2F is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 79 degrees, 57% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #85AC2F?
#85AC2F is rgb(133, 172, 47) in RGB, hsl(79, 57%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(23%, 0%, 73%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #85AC2F?
White text on this background reaches 2.65:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.94:1.
What colors go well with #85AC2F?
Its direct complement is #572FAC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2F46AC and #952FAC gives you contrast without the vibration.