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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AEC00C — Citron
#AEC00C is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 66° 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 #AEC00C
- fdfef1
- f6fbc5
- eff898
- e8f66c
- e1f340
- daf014
- b6c80d
- 8e9c0a
- 667007
- 3e4404
- 161802
Color schemes using #AEC00C
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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#AEC00C FAQ
What color is #AEC00C?
#AEC00C is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 66 degrees, 88% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AEC00C?
#AEC00C is rgb(174, 192, 12) in RGB, hsl(66, 88%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 0%, 94%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AEC00C?
White text on this background reaches 2.03:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.34:1.
What colors go well with #AEC00C?
Its direct complement is #1E0CC0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0C54C0 and #780CC0 gives you contrast without the vibration.