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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#898B2D — Citron
#898B2D is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 61° 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 #898B2D
- fbfbf3
- eff0d0
- e3e4ad
- d7d989
- cccd66
- c0c242
- 9fa134
- 7c7e29
- 595a1d
- 363712
- 131306
Color schemes using #898B2D
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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#898B2D FAQ
What color is #898B2D?
#898B2D is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 61 degrees, 51% saturation and 36% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #898B2D?
#898B2D is rgb(137, 139, 45) in RGB, hsl(61, 51%, 36%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 0%, 68%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #898B2D?
White text on this background reaches 3.62:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.79:1.
What colors go well with #898B2D?
Its direct complement is #2F2D8B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2D5A8B and #5D2D8B gives you contrast without the vibration.