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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9C9707 — Citron
#9C9707 is a dark saturated yellow sitting at 58° 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 #9C9707
- fefef0
- fcfac4
- faf797
- f8f36a
- f6f03d
- f4ec10
- ccc50a
- 9f9a07
- 726e05
- 454303
- 181801
Color schemes using #9C9707
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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#9C9707 FAQ
What color is #9C9707?
#9C9707 is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 58 degrees, 91% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #9C9707?
#9C9707 is rgb(156, 151, 7) in RGB, hsl(58, 91%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 96%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9C9707?
White text on this background reaches 3.07:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.84:1.
What colors go well with #9C9707?
Its direct complement is #070C9C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #07579C and #4D079C gives you contrast without the vibration.