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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AACD37 — Citron
#AACD37 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 74° 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 #AACD37
- fafcf3
- eaf3cd
- dae9a8
- cae082
- bad65d
- aacd37
- 8dab2b
- 6e8521
- 4f5f18
- 303a0e
- 111405
Color schemes using #AACD37
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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#AACD37 FAQ
What color is #AACD37?
#AACD37 is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 74 degrees, 60% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AACD37?
#AACD37 is rgb(170, 205, 55) in RGB, hsl(74, 60%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 0%, 73%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AACD37?
White text on this background reaches 1.83:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.5:1.
What colors go well with #AACD37?
Its direct complement is #5A37CD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #375FCD and #A537CD gives you contrast without the vibration.