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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B7BA2A — Citron
#B7BA2A is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 61° 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 #B7BA2A
- fcfcf3
- f3f3cc
- eaeba6
- e0e280
- d7d95a
- ced133
- acae27
- 86881f
- 606116
- 3a3b0d
- 151505
Color schemes using #B7BA2A
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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#B7BA2A FAQ
What color is #B7BA2A?
#B7BA2A is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 61 degrees, 63% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B7BA2A?
#B7BA2A is rgb(183, 186, 42) in RGB, hsl(61, 63%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 77%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B7BA2A?
White text on this background reaches 2.09:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.07:1.
What colors go well with #B7BA2A?
Its direct complement is #2D2ABB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2A70BB and #752ABB gives you contrast without the vibration.