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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#86C01B — Citron
#86C01B is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 81° 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 #86C01B
- f9fdf2
- e7f7c9
- d5f1a0
- c3eb76
- b0e64d
- 9ee024
- 83bb1b
- 669115
- 49680f
- 2c3f09
- 101603
Color schemes using #86C01B
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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#86C01B FAQ
What color is #86C01B?
#86C01B is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 81 degrees, 75% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #86C01B?
#86C01B is rgb(134, 192, 27) in RGB, hsl(81, 75%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 0%, 86%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #86C01B?
White text on this background reaches 2.19:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.57:1.
What colors go well with #86C01B?
Its direct complement is #551BC0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1B34C0 and #A71BC0 gives you contrast without the vibration.