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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A5C021 — Citron
#A5C021 is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 70° 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 #A5C021
- fbfdf2
- eff6ca
- e2efa2
- d6e87a
- cae251
- bddb29
- 9db61f
- 7a8e18
- 586611
- 353e0b
- 131604
Color schemes using #A5C021
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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#A5C021 FAQ
What color is #A5C021?
#A5C021 is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 70 degrees, 71% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A5C021?
#A5C021 is rgb(165, 192, 33) in RGB, hsl(70, 71%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 0%, 83%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A5C021?
White text on this background reaches 2.07:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.16:1.
What colors go well with #A5C021?
Its direct complement is #3B21C0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2156C0 and #8B21C0 gives you contrast without the vibration.