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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9FAE37 — Citron
#9FAE37 is a mid-tone moderately 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 #9FAE37
- fafbf3
- ecf0d0
- dde5ac
- cfda88
- c0ce65
- b2c341
- 93a233
- 737e28
- 525b1d
- 323711
- 121306
Color schemes using #9FAE37
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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#9FAE37 FAQ
What color is #9FAE37?
#9FAE37 is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 68 degrees, 52% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9FAE37?
#9FAE37 is rgb(159, 174, 55) in RGB, hsl(68, 52%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 0%, 68%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9FAE37?
White text on this background reaches 2.45:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.58:1.
What colors go well with #9FAE37?
Its direct complement is #4737AE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3763AE and #8337AE gives you contrast without the vibration.