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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A5C70F — Citron
#A5C70F is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 71° 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 #A5C70F
- fcfef1
- f1fbc5
- e6f799
- dbf46e
- d1f142
- c6ee17
- a5c60f
- 809b0c
- 5c6f08
- 384305
- 141802
Color schemes using #A5C70F
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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#A5C70F FAQ
What color is #A5C70F?
#A5C70F is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 71 degrees, 86% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A5C70F?
#A5C70F is rgb(165, 199, 15) in RGB, hsl(71, 86%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 0%, 92%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A5C70F?
White text on this background reaches 1.95:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.78:1.
What colors go well with #A5C70F?
Its direct complement is #310FC7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0F49C7 and #8D0FC7 gives you contrast without the vibration.