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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A5A131 — Citron
#A5A131 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 58° 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 #A5A131
- fbfbf3
- f1f0cf
- e6e4ab
- dbd887
- d0cd63
- c6c13f
- a4a031
- 807d26
- 5c5a1b
- 383611
- 141306
Color schemes using #A5A131
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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#A5A131 FAQ
What color is #A5A131?
#A5A131 is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 58 degrees, 54% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A5A131?
#A5A131 is rgb(165, 161, 49) in RGB, hsl(58, 54%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 70%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A5A131?
White text on this background reaches 2.71:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.74:1.
What colors go well with #A5A131?
Its direct complement is #3135A5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #316FA5 and #6731A5 gives you contrast without the vibration.