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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A8BA21 — Citron
#A8BA21 is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 67° 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 #A8BA21
- fbfdf2
- f1f6ca
- e6efa2
- dbe87a
- d0e152
- c5da2b
- a4b520
- 808d19
- 5c6512
- 383e0b
- 141604
Color schemes using #A8BA21
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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#A8BA21 FAQ
What color is #A8BA21?
#A8BA21 is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 67 degrees, 70% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A8BA21?
#A8BA21 is rgb(168, 186, 33) in RGB, hsl(67, 70%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(10%, 0%, 82%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A8BA21?
White text on this background reaches 2.16:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.71:1.
What colors go well with #A8BA21?
Its direct complement is #3321BA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #215CBA and #8021BA gives you contrast without the vibration.