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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A3A923 — Citron
#A3A923 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 63° 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 #A3A923
- fcfcf2
- f2f4cb
- e9eca4
- dfe47d
- d6dc57
- ccd530
- aab124
- 858a1c
- 5f6314
- 3a3c0c
- 141504
Color schemes using #A3A923
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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#A3A923 FAQ
What color is #A3A923?
#A3A923 is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 63 degrees, 66% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A3A923?
#A3A923 is rgb(163, 169, 35) in RGB, hsl(63, 66%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 79%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A3A923?
White text on this background reaches 2.54:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.26:1.
What colors go well with #A3A923?
Its direct complement is #2923A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #235FA9 and #6D23A9 gives you contrast without the vibration.