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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#99901A — Citron
#99901A is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 56° 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 #99901A
- fdfcf2
- f6f3ca
- efeaa2
- e8e17a
- e2d851
- dbcf29
- b6ac1f
- 8e8618
- 666011
- 3e3a0b
- 161504
Color schemes using #99901A
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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#99901A FAQ
What color is #99901A?
#99901A is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 71% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #99901A?
#99901A is rgb(153, 144, 26) in RGB, hsl(56, 71%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 83%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #99901A?
White text on this background reaches 3.3:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.36:1.
What colors go well with #99901A?
Its direct complement is #1A2299. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1A6299 and #511A99 gives you contrast without the vibration.