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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A89A1F — Citron
#A89A1F is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 54° 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 #A89A1F
- fdfcf2
- f5f1ca
- eee7a3
- e7dc7b
- e0d253
- d8c72c
- b4a521
- 8c811a
- 655d12
- 3d380b
- 161404
Color schemes using #A89A1F
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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#A89A1F FAQ
What color is #A89A1F?
#A89A1F is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 54 degrees, 69% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A89A1F?
#A89A1F is rgb(168, 154, 31) in RGB, hsl(54, 69%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 8%, 82%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A89A1F?
White text on this background reaches 2.87:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.31:1.
What colors go well with #A89A1F?
Its direct complement is #1F2DA8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1F71A8 and #561FA8 gives you contrast without the vibration.