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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A6940C — Citron
#A6940C is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 53° 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 #A6940C
- fefcf1
- fbf5c5
- f8ed99
- f5e56d
- f2dd41
- efd515
- c7b20e
- 9b8b0b
- 706308
- 443c05
- 181502
Color schemes using #A6940C
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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#A6940C FAQ
What color is #A6940C?
#A6940C is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 53 degrees, 87% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A6940C?
#A6940C is rgb(166, 148, 12) in RGB, hsl(53, 87%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 11%, 93%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A6940C?
White text on this background reaches 3.06:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.86:1.
What colors go well with #A6940C?
Its direct complement is #0C1EA7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0C6BA7 and #470CA7 gives you contrast without the vibration.