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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A9C12F — Citron
#A9C12F is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 70° 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 #A9C12F
- fafcf3
- edf3cd
- dfeaa7
- d1e181
- c3d75c
- b5ce36
- 96ac2a
- 758620
- 546017
- 333a0e
- 121505
Color schemes using #A9C12F
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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#A9C12F FAQ
What color is #A9C12F?
#A9C12F is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 70 degrees, 61% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A9C12F?
#A9C12F is rgb(169, 193, 47) in RGB, hsl(70, 61%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 0%, 76%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A9C12F?
White text on this background reaches 2.03:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.36:1.
What colors go well with #A9C12F?
Its direct complement is #472FC1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2F5FC1 and #902FC1 gives you contrast without the vibration.