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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AEAE4C — Citron
#AEAE4C is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 60° 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 #AEAE4C
- fafaf4
- ececd4
- dedeb3
- cfcf93
- c1c172
- b3b351
- 949441
- 747433
- 535324
- 323216
- 121208
Color schemes using #AEAE4C
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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#AEAE4C FAQ
What color is #AEAE4C?
#AEAE4C is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 60 degrees, 39% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AEAE4C?
#AEAE4C is rgb(174, 174, 76) in RGB, hsl(60, 39%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 56%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AEAE4C?
White text on this background reaches 2.34:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.96:1.
What colors go well with #AEAE4C?
Its direct complement is #4C4CAE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4C7DAE and #7D4CAE gives you contrast without the vibration.