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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8AA239 — Citron
#8AA239 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 74° 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 #8AA239
- f9fbf4
- e8efd1
- d6e3ae
- c5d68c
- b3ca69
- a2be46
- 869e37
- 687b2b
- 4b581f
- 2d3613
- 101307
Color schemes using #8AA239
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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#8AA239 FAQ
What color is #8AA239?
#8AA239 is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 74 degrees, 48% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8AA239?
#8AA239 is rgb(138, 162, 57) in RGB, hsl(74, 48%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 0%, 65%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8AA239?
White text on this background reaches 2.87:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.31:1.
What colors go well with #8AA239?
Its direct complement is #5239A2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3955A2 and #8639A2 gives you contrast without the vibration.