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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A29A2A — Citron
#A29A2A is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 56° 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 #A29A2A
- fcfbf3
- f2f0ce
- e9e4a8
- dfd983
- d5cd5e
- ccc238
- a9a12c
- 847e22
- 5f5a18
- 3a370f
- 141305
Color schemes using #A29A2A
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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#A29A2A FAQ
What color is #A29A2A?
#A29A2A is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 59% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A29A2A?
#A29A2A is rgb(162, 154, 42) in RGB, hsl(56, 59%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 74%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A29A2A?
White text on this background reaches 2.92:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.19:1.
What colors go well with #A29A2A?
Its direct complement is #2A32A2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2A6EA2 and #5E2AA2 gives you contrast without the vibration.