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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A5A92D — Citron
#A5A92D is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 62° 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 #A5A92D
- fbfcf3
- f1f2ce
- e6e8a9
- dbde84
- d0d45f
- c6cb3a
- a4a82d
- 808323
- 5c5e19
- 38390f
- 141405
Color schemes using #A5A92D
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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#A5A92D FAQ
What color is #A5A92D?
#A5A92D is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 62 degrees, 58% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A5A92D?
#A5A92D is rgb(165, 169, 45) in RGB, hsl(62, 58%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 73%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A5A92D?
White text on this background reaches 2.53:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.31:1.
What colors go well with #A5A92D?
Its direct complement is #312DA9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2D67A9 and #6F2DA9 gives you contrast without the vibration.