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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AEC936 — Citron
#AEC936 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 71° 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 #AEC936
- fafcf3
- ebf2ce
- dce8a9
- cede84
- bfd45f
- b0cb3a
- 92a82d
- 728323
- 525e19
- 32390f
- 111405
Color schemes using #AEC936
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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#AEC936 FAQ
What color is #AEC936?
#AEC936 is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 71 degrees, 58% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AEC936?
#AEC936 is rgb(174, 201, 54) in RGB, hsl(71, 58%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 0%, 73%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AEC936?
White text on this background reaches 1.87:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.21:1.
What colors go well with #AEC936?
Its direct complement is #5136C9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3664C9 and #9B36C9 gives you contrast without the vibration.