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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8EA51D — Citron
#8EA51D is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 70° 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 #8EA51D
- fbfdf2
- eef6ca
- e2efa2
- d5e87a
- c9e152
- bcda2b
- 9cb520
- 7a8d19
- 586512
- 353e0b
- 131604
Color schemes using #8EA51D
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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#8EA51D FAQ
What color is #8EA51D?
#8EA51D is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 70 degrees, 70% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #8EA51D?
#8EA51D is rgb(142, 165, 29) in RGB, hsl(70, 70%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 0%, 82%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8EA51D?
White text on this background reaches 2.78:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.55:1.
What colors go well with #8EA51D?
Its direct complement is #341DA5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1D4AA5 and #781DA5 gives you contrast without the vibration.