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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AD8D1E — Citron
#AD8D1E is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 47° 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 #AD8D1E
- fdfaf2
- f6ecca
- efdea2
- e8d07a
- e1c252
- dab42b
- b59520
- 8d7419
- 655312
- 3e330b
- 161204
Color schemes using #AD8D1E
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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#AD8D1E FAQ
What color is #AD8D1E?
#AD8D1E is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 47 degrees, 70% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AD8D1E?
#AD8D1E is rgb(173, 141, 30) in RGB, hsl(47, 70%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 18%, 83%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AD8D1E?
White text on this background reaches 3.18:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.61:1.
What colors go well with #AD8D1E?
Its direct complement is #1F3EAD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1F85AD and #471FAD gives you contrast without the vibration.