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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AEC940 — Citron
#AEC940 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 72° 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 #AEC940
- fafcf3
- eaf1ce
- dbe7aa
- cbdd85
- bcd261
- acc83c
- 8ea62f
- 6f8225
- 505d1a
- 303810
- 111406
Color schemes using #AEC940
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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#AEC940 FAQ
What color is #AEC940?
#AEC940 is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 72 degrees, 56% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AEC940?
#AEC940 is rgb(174, 201, 64) in RGB, hsl(72, 56%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 0%, 68%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AEC940?
White text on this background reaches 1.87:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.23:1.
What colors go well with #AEC940?
Its direct complement is #5B40C9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4069C9 and #A040C9 gives you contrast without the vibration.