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#8A8D2A — Citron
#8A8D2A is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 62° 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 #8A8D2A
- fbfbf3
- f0f1cf
- e4e6ab
- d8db87
- cdd063
- c1c63f
- a0a431
- 7d8026
- 5a5c1b
- 363811
- 131406
Color schemes using #8A8D2A
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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#8A8D2A FAQ
What color is #8A8D2A?
#8A8D2A is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 62 degrees, 54% saturation and 36% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8A8D2A?
#8A8D2A is rgb(138, 141, 42) in RGB, hsl(62, 54%, 36%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 70%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8A8D2A?
White text on this background reaches 3.54:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.92:1.
What colors go well with #8A8D2A?
Its direct complement is #2E2A8D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2A588D and #5F2A8D gives you contrast without the vibration.