analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B5A11C — Citron
#B5A11C is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 52° 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 #B5A11C
- fdfbf2
- f7f1c9
- f0e6a1
- eadb78
- e4d04f
- ddc527
- b8a41d
- 908016
- 675c10
- 3f380a
- 161403
Color schemes using #B5A11C
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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#B5A11C FAQ
What color is #B5A11C?
#B5A11C is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 52 degrees, 73% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B5A11C?
#B5A11C is rgb(181, 161, 28) in RGB, hsl(52, 73%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 11%, 85%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B5A11C?
White text on this background reaches 2.6:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.08:1.
What colors go well with #B5A11C?
Its direct complement is #1C31B5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1C7DB5 and #541CB5 gives you contrast without the vibration.