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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ADA61F — Citron
#ADA61F is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 57° 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 #ADA61F
- fdfcf2
- f6f3ca
- efeba2
- e8e27a
- e1d952
- dad12b
- b5ae20
- 8d8819
- 656112
- 3e3b0b
- 161504
Color schemes using #ADA61F
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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#ADA61F FAQ
What color is #ADA61F?
#ADA61F is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 57 degrees, 70% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #ADA61F?
#ADA61F is rgb(173, 166, 31) in RGB, hsl(57, 70%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 82%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ADA61F?
White text on this background reaches 2.55:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.25:1.
What colors go well with #ADA61F?
Its direct complement is #1F26AD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1F6DAD and #5F1FAD gives you contrast without the vibration.