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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A2A942 — Citron
#A2A942 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 64° 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 #A2A942
- fafbf4
- eceed2
- dde0b0
- cfd38f
- c0c66d
- b2b94b
- 93993c
- 73782f
- 525621
- 323414
- 121207
Color schemes using #A2A942
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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#A2A942 FAQ
What color is #A2A942?
#A2A942 is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 64 degrees, 44% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A2A942?
#A2A942 is rgb(162, 169, 66) in RGB, hsl(64, 44%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 61%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A2A942?
White text on this background reaches 2.53:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.29:1.
What colors go well with #A2A942?
Its direct complement is #4942A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #426EA9 and #7C42A9 gives you contrast without the vibration.