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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A9B030 — Citron
#A9B030 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 63° 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 #A9B030
- fbfcf3
- f0f2ce
- e4e8a9
- d9dd84
- ced360
- c2c93b
- a1a72e
- 7e8324
- 5a5e1a
- 373910
- 131405
Color schemes using #A9B030
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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#A9B030 FAQ
What color is #A9B030?
#A9B030 is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 63 degrees, 57% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A9B030?
#A9B030 is rgb(169, 176, 48) in RGB, hsl(63, 57%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 73%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A9B030?
White text on this background reaches 2.35:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.94:1.
What colors go well with #A9B030?
Its direct complement is #3730B0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #306AB0 and #7730B0 gives you contrast without the vibration.