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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A88F29 — Citron
#A88F29 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 48° 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 #A88F29
- fcfaf3
- f3ebcd
- eadca7
- e1ce81
- d7bf5c
- ceb036
- ac922a
- 867220
- 605217
- 3a310e
- 151105
Color schemes using #A88F29
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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#A88F29 FAQ
What color is #A88F29?
#A88F29 is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 48 degrees, 61% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A88F29?
#A88F29 is rgb(168, 143, 41) in RGB, hsl(48, 61%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 15%, 76%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A88F29?
White text on this background reaches 3.17:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.63:1.
What colors go well with #A88F29?
Its direct complement is #2942A8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2982A8 and #4F29A8 gives you contrast without the vibration.