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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B4BF1D — Citron
#B4BF1D is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 64° 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 #B4BF1D
- fcfdf2
- f4f7c9
- ebf1a0
- e3eb77
- dbe54e
- d2df26
- afb91c
- 889116
- 626810
- 3b3f09
- 151603
Color schemes using #B4BF1D
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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#B4BF1D FAQ
What color is #B4BF1D?
#B4BF1D is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 64 degrees, 74% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B4BF1D?
#B4BF1D is rgb(180, 191, 29) in RGB, hsl(64, 74%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 0%, 85%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B4BF1D?
White text on this background reaches 2.02:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.41:1.
What colors go well with #B4BF1D?
Its direct complement is #271DBF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1D63BF and #781DBF gives you contrast without the vibration.