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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B6BE41 — Citron
#B6BE41 is a mid-tone moderately 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 #B6BE41
- fbfbf4
- edefd1
- e0e3ae
- d2d78b
- c5cb68
- b7bf45
- 989f36
- 767c2a
- 55591e
- 343612
- 121307
Color schemes using #B6BE41
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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#B6BE41 FAQ
What color is #B6BE41?
#B6BE41 is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 64 degrees, 49% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B6BE41?
#B6BE41 is rgb(182, 190, 65) in RGB, hsl(64, 49%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 66%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B6BE41?
White text on this background reaches 2.01:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.43:1.
What colors go well with #B6BE41?
Its direct complement is #4941BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4177BE and #8841BE gives you contrast without the vibration.