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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9FA83E — Citron
#9FA83E is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 65° 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 #9FA83E
- fafbf4
- eceed2
- dde2af
- cfd58d
- c0c86b
- b2bc49
- 939c3a
- 73792d
- 535720
- 323514
- 121307
Color schemes using #9FA83E
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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#9FA83E FAQ
What color is #9FA83E?
#9FA83E is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 65 degrees, 46% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9FA83E?
#9FA83E is rgb(159, 168, 62) in RGB, hsl(65, 46%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 0%, 63%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9FA83E?
White text on this background reaches 2.58:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.14:1.
What colors go well with #9FA83E?
Its direct complement is #473EA8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3E6AA8 and #7C3EA8 gives you contrast without the vibration.