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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9DD51A — Citron
#9DD51A is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 78° 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 #9DD51A
- fafdf1
- eaf8c8
- d9f39e
- c9ee74
- b9e94a
- a9e421
- 8cbe17
- 6d9412
- 4e6a0d
- 304008
- 111703
Color schemes using #9DD51A
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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#9DD51A FAQ
What color is #9DD51A?
#9DD51A is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 78 degrees, 78% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #9DD51A?
#9DD51A is rgb(157, 213, 26) in RGB, hsl(78, 78%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 0%, 88%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9DD51A?
White text on this background reaches 1.75:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.97:1.
What colors go well with #9DD51A?
Its direct complement is #521AD5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1A40D5 and #B01AD5 gives you contrast without the vibration.