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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B5A02C — Citron
#B5A02C 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 #B5A02C
- fcfbf3
- f3edcd
- eae0a7
- e1d281
- d7c55c
- ceb736
- ac982a
- 867720
- 605517
- 3a340e
- 151205
Color schemes using #B5A02C
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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#B5A02C FAQ
What color is #B5A02C?
#B5A02C is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 61% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B5A02C?
#B5A02C is rgb(181, 160, 44) in RGB, hsl(51, 61%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 76%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B5A02C?
White text on this background reaches 2.62:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.03:1.
What colors go well with #B5A02C?
Its direct complement is #2C40B5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2C85B5 and #5C2CB5 gives you contrast without the vibration.