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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A4D72D — Citron
#A4D72D is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 78° 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 #A4D72D
- f9fdf2
- e8f5cb
- d7eea3
- c6e67c
- b5df54
- a4d72d
- 88b322
- 6a8c1b
- 4c6413
- 2e3d0c
- 101504
Color schemes using #A4D72D
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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#A4D72D FAQ
What color is #A4D72D?
#A4D72D is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 78 degrees, 68% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A4D72D?
#A4D72D is rgb(164, 215, 45) in RGB, hsl(78, 68%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 0%, 79%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A4D72D?
White text on this background reaches 1.7:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.34:1.
What colors go well with #A4D72D?
Its direct complement is #602DD7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2D4FD7 and #B52DD7 gives you contrast without the vibration.