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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B69907 — Citron
#B69907 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 50° 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 #B69907
- fefcf0
- fdf3c3
- fbea96
- fae168
- f8d83b
- f6d00e
- cead07
- a08706
- 736104
- 463b03
- 191501
Color schemes using #B69907
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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#B69907 FAQ
What color is #B69907?
#B69907 is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 50 degrees, 93% saturation and 37% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B69907?
#B69907 is rgb(182, 153, 7) in RGB, hsl(50, 93%, 37%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 96%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B69907?
White text on this background reaches 2.78:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.55:1.
What colors go well with #B69907?
Its direct complement is #0724B6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #077CB6 and #4107B6 gives you contrast without the vibration.