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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AF9504 — Citron
#AF9504 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 51° 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 #AF9504
- fffcf0
- fef5c2
- fded94
- fce566
- fbde38
- fad60a
- d1b204
- a38b03
- 756402
- 473d01
- 191501
Color schemes using #AF9504
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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#AF9504 FAQ
What color is #AF9504?
#AF9504 is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 96% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #AF9504?
#AF9504 is rgb(175, 149, 4) in RGB, hsl(51, 96%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 15%, 98%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AF9504?
White text on this background reaches 2.95:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.12:1.
What colors go well with #AF9504?
Its direct complement is #041DAF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0473AF and #4004AF gives you contrast without the vibration.