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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#85D728 — Citron
#85D728 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 #85D728
- f8fdf2
- e1f5ca
- cbeea3
- b5e77b
- 9ee053
- 88d82c
- 6fb421
- 578c1a
- 3e6512
- 263d0b
- 0d1604
Color schemes using #85D728
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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#85D728 FAQ
What color is #85D728?
#85D728 is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 88 degrees, 69% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #85D728?
#85D728 is rgb(133, 215, 40) in RGB, hsl(88, 69%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(38%, 0%, 81%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #85D728?
White text on this background reaches 1.79:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.75:1.
What colors go well with #85D728?
Its direct complement is #7A28D7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #282DD7 and #D228D7 gives you contrast without the vibration.