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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#85AD1F — Citron
#85AD1F is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 77° 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 #85AD1F
- fafdf2
- e9f6ca
- d9efa2
- c9e87a
- b8e152
- a8da2b
- 8bb520
- 6c8d19
- 4e6512
- 2f3e0b
- 111604
Color schemes using #85AD1F
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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#85AD1F FAQ
What color is #85AD1F?
#85AD1F is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 77 degrees, 70% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #85AD1F?
#85AD1F is rgb(133, 173, 31) in RGB, hsl(77, 70%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(23%, 0%, 82%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #85AD1F?
White text on this background reaches 2.63:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.99:1.
What colors go well with #85AD1F?
Its direct complement is #471FAD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1F3EAD and #8E1FAD gives you contrast without the vibration.