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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A4A223 — Citron
#A4A223 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 59° 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 #A4A223
- fcfcf2
- f4f3cc
- eceba5
- e4e27e
- dbd958
- d3d131
- b0ae25
- 89871d
- 626115
- 3c3b0d
- 151504
Color schemes using #A4A223
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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#A4A223 FAQ
What color is #A4A223?
#A4A223 is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 59 degrees, 65% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A4A223?
#A4A223 is rgb(164, 162, 35) in RGB, hsl(59, 65%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 79%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A4A223?
White text on this background reaches 2.7:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.77:1.
What colors go well with #A4A223?
Its direct complement is #2325A4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2366A4 and #6123A4 gives you contrast without the vibration.