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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A6A13F — Citron
#A6A13F is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 57° 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 #A6A13F
- fbfaf4
- eeecd2
- e1dfb0
- d4d18e
- c7c36c
- bab54a
- 9b963b
- 79752e
- 575421
- 353314
- 121207
Color schemes using #A6A13F
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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#A6A13F FAQ
What color is #A6A13F?
#A6A13F is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 57 degrees, 45% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A6A13F?
#A6A13F is rgb(166, 161, 63) in RGB, hsl(57, 45%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 62%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A6A13F?
White text on this background reaches 2.7:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.79:1.
What colors go well with #A6A13F?
Its direct complement is #3F44A6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3F78A6 and #6E3FA6 gives you contrast without the vibration.