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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9DB021 — Citron
#9DB021 is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 68° 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 #9DB021
- fbfdf2
- eff5cb
- e4eea3
- d8e67c
- ccdf54
- c0d72d
- a0b322
- 7d8c1b
- 596413
- 363d0c
- 131504
Color schemes using #9DB021
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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#9DB021 FAQ
What color is #9DB021?
#9DB021 is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 68 degrees, 68% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #9DB021?
#9DB021 is rgb(157, 176, 33) in RGB, hsl(68, 68%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 0%, 81%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9DB021?
White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.67:1.
What colors go well with #9DB021?
Its direct complement is #3421B0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2156B0 and #7C21B0 gives you contrast without the vibration.