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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A6A62B — Citron
#A6A62B is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 60° 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 #A6A62B
- fcfcf3
- f2f2ce
- e9e9a8
- dfdf83
- d5d55e
- cccc38
- a9a92c
- 848422
- 5f5f18
- 3a3a0f
- 141405
Color schemes using #A6A62B
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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#A6A62B FAQ
What color is #A6A62B?
#A6A62B is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 60 degrees, 59% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A6A62B?
#A6A62B is rgb(166, 166, 43) in RGB, hsl(60, 59%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 74%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A6A62B?
White text on this background reaches 2.59:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.11:1.
What colors go well with #A6A62B?
Its direct complement is #2B2BA6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2B69A6 and #692BA6 gives you contrast without the vibration.