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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AEAA37 — Citron
#AEAA37 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 58° 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 #AEAA37
- fbfbf3
- f0efd0
- e5e3ac
- dad788
- cecb65
- c3bf41
- a29e33
- 7e7b28
- 5b591d
- 373611
- 131306
Color schemes using #AEAA37
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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#AEAA37 FAQ
What color is #AEAA37?
#AEAA37 is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 58 degrees, 52% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AEAA37?
#AEAA37 is rgb(174, 170, 55) in RGB, hsl(58, 52%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 68%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AEAA37?
White text on this background reaches 2.44:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.6:1.
What colors go well with #AEAA37?
Its direct complement is #373BAE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3777AE and #6F37AE gives you contrast without the vibration.