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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B5C828 — Citron
#B5C828 is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 67° 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 #B5C828
- fbfcf2
- f0f5cb
- e4eda4
- d9e57d
- cede56
- c2d62e
- a1b223
- 7e8b1b
- 5a6414
- 373c0c
- 131504
Color schemes using #B5C828
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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#B5C828 FAQ
What color is #B5C828?
#B5C828 is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 67 degrees, 67% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B5C828?
#B5C828 is rgb(181, 200, 40) in RGB, hsl(67, 67%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 0%, 80%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B5C828?
White text on this background reaches 1.87:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.26:1.
What colors go well with #B5C828?
Its direct complement is #3A28C8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2865C8 and #8B28C8 gives you contrast without the vibration.