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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A8A307 — Citron
#A8A307 is a dark saturated yellow sitting at 58° 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 #A8A307
- fefef0
- fdfbc3
- fbf796
- f9f469
- f7f13c
- f5ed0f
- cdc609
- a09b07
- 736f05
- 464303
- 181801
Color schemes using #A8A307
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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#A8A307 FAQ
What color is #A8A307?
#A8A307 is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 58 degrees, 92% saturation and 34% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A8A307?
#A8A307 is rgb(168, 163, 7) in RGB, hsl(58, 92%, 34%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 96%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A8A307?
White text on this background reaches 2.66:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.91:1.
What colors go well with #A8A307?
Its direct complement is #070CA6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #075CA6 and #5107A6 gives you contrast without the vibration.