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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A5A51D — Citron
#A5A51D is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 60° 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 #A5A51D
- fdfdf2
- f6f6ca
- efefa2
- e8e87a
- e1e152
- dada2b
- b5b520
- 8d8d19
- 656512
- 3e3e0b
- 161604
Color schemes using #A5A51D
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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#A5A51D FAQ
What color is #A5A51D?
#A5A51D is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 60 degrees, 70% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A5A51D?
#A5A51D is rgb(165, 165, 29) in RGB, hsl(60, 70%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 82%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A5A51D?
White text on this background reaches 2.63:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8:1.
What colors go well with #A5A51D?
Its direct complement is #1D1DA5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1D61A5 and #611DA5 gives you contrast without the vibration.