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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B0A130 — Citron
#B0A130 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 53° 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 #B0A130
- fcfbf3
- f2edce
- e8e0a9
- ddd384
- d3c660
- c9b93b
- a7992e
- 837724
- 5e561a
- 393410
- 141205
Color schemes using #B0A130
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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#B0A130 FAQ
What color is #B0A130?
#B0A130 is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 53 degrees, 57% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B0A130?
#B0A130 is rgb(176, 161, 48) in RGB, hsl(53, 57%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 73%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B0A130?
White text on this background reaches 2.63:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.99:1.
What colors go well with #B0A130?
Its direct complement is #303FB0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #307FB0 and #6130B0 gives you contrast without the vibration.