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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#85CD32 — Citron
#85CD32 is a mid-tone 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 #85CD32
- f8fcf3
- e1f3cd
- cbeaa7
- b4e181
- 9ed75c
- 87ce36
- 6fac2a
- 578620
- 3e6017
- 263a0e
- 0d1505
Color schemes using #85CD32
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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#85CD32 FAQ
What color is #85CD32?
#85CD32 is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 88 degrees, 61% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #85CD32?
#85CD32 is rgb(133, 205, 50) in RGB, hsl(88, 61%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(35%, 0%, 76%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #85CD32?
White text on this background reaches 1.95:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.78:1.
What colors go well with #85CD32?
Its direct complement is #7A32CD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3237CD and #C832CD gives you contrast without the vibration.