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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A6BE2D — Citron
#A6BE2D is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 70° 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 #A6BE2D
- fbfcf3
- edf3cd
- dfeaa7
- d1e181
- c3d85b
- b6d035
- 97ad29
- 758720
- 546117
- 333b0e
- 121505
Color schemes using #A6BE2D
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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#A6BE2D FAQ
What color is #A6BE2D?
#A6BE2D is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 70 degrees, 62% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A6BE2D?
#A6BE2D is rgb(166, 190, 45) in RGB, hsl(70, 62%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 0%, 76%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A6BE2D?
White text on this background reaches 2.09:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.02:1.
What colors go well with #A6BE2D?
Its direct complement is #452DBE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2D5DBE and #8E2DBE gives you contrast without the vibration.