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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A48C23 — Citron
#A48C23 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 49° 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 #A48C23
- fcfaf2
- f4edcc
- ecdfa5
- e4d17e
- dbc358
- d3b531
- b09625
- 89751d
- 625415
- 3c330d
- 151204
Color schemes using #A48C23
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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#A48C23 FAQ
What color is #A48C23?
#A48C23 is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 49 degrees, 65% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A48C23?
#A48C23 is rgb(164, 140, 35) in RGB, hsl(49, 65%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 15%, 79%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A48C23?
White text on this background reaches 3.31:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.35:1.
What colors go well with #A48C23?
Its direct complement is #233BA4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #237BA4 and #4C23A4 gives you contrast without the vibration.