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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ABB42A — Citron
#ABB42A is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 64° 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 #ABB42A
- fbfcf3
- f1f3cd
- e6eaa7
- dbe181
- d0d85b
- c5d035
- a4ad29
- 808720
- 5c6117
- 383b0e
- 141505
Color schemes using #ABB42A
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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#ABB42A FAQ
What color is #ABB42A?
#ABB42A is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 64 degrees, 62% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #ABB42A?
#ABB42A is rgb(171, 180, 42) in RGB, hsl(64, 62%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 0%, 77%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ABB42A?
White text on this background reaches 2.26:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.29:1.
What colors go well with #ABB42A?
Its direct complement is #342BB6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2B67B6 and #792BB6 gives you contrast without the vibration.