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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#97AD1A — Citron
#97AD1A is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 69° 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 #97AD1A
- fbfdf2
- f0f7c9
- e5f1a0
- d9eb77
- cee54e
- c3df26
- a2b91c
- 7e9116
- 5b6810
- 373f09
- 131603
Color schemes using #97AD1A
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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#97AD1A FAQ
What color is #97AD1A?
#97AD1A is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 69 degrees, 74% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #97AD1A?
#97AD1A is rgb(151, 173, 26) in RGB, hsl(69, 74%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 0%, 85%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #97AD1A?
White text on this background reaches 2.53:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.31:1.
What colors go well with #97AD1A?
Its direct complement is #301AAD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1A4DAD and #7A1AAD gives you contrast without the vibration.