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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A6922B — Citron
#A6922B is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 50° 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 #A6922B
- fcfaf3
- f2ecce
- e9dea8
- dfd083
- d5c15e
- ccb338
- a9952c
- 847422
- 5f5318
- 3a320f
- 141205
Color schemes using #A6922B
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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#A6922B FAQ
What color is #A6922B?
#A6922B is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 50 degrees, 59% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A6922B?
#A6922B is rgb(166, 146, 43) in RGB, hsl(50, 59%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 74%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A6922B?
White text on this background reaches 3.1:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.77:1.
What colors go well with #A6922B?
Its direct complement is #2B3FA6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2B7DA6 and #542BA6 gives you contrast without the vibration.