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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B0AA42 — Citron
#B0AA42 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 57° 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 #B0AA42
- fbfaf4
- eeecd2
- e1dfb0
- d4d18e
- c7c36c
- bab54a
- 9b963b
- 79752e
- 575421
- 353314
- 121207
Color schemes using #B0AA42
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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#B0AA42 FAQ
What color is #B0AA42?
#B0AA42 is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 57 degrees, 45% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B0AA42?
#B0AA42 is rgb(176, 170, 66) in RGB, hsl(57, 45%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 63%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B0AA42?
White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.67:1.
What colors go well with #B0AA42?
Its direct complement is #4247AE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #427DAE and #7242AE gives you contrast without the vibration.