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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ABA93B — Citron
#ABA93B is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 59° 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 #ABA93B
- fbfbf4
- efefd1
- e3e2ae
- d7d68b
- cbca68
- bfbd45
- 9f9d36
- 7c7b2a
- 59581e
- 363512
- 131307
Color schemes using #ABA93B
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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#ABA93B FAQ
What color is #ABA93B?
#ABA93B is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 59 degrees, 49% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ABA93B?
#ABA93B is rgb(171, 169, 59) in RGB, hsl(59, 49%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 65%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ABA93B?
White text on this background reaches 2.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.47:1.
What colors go well with #ABA93B?
Its direct complement is #3B3CAB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3B75AB and #713BAB gives you contrast without the vibration.