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#B7BE3C — Citron
#B7BE3C is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 63° 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 #B7BE3C
- fbfbf3
- eef0d0
- e2e5ac
- d5da88
- c9ce65
- bdc341
- 9ca233
- 7a7e28
- 585b1d
- 353711
- 131306
Color schemes using #B7BE3C
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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#B7BE3C FAQ
What color is #B7BE3C?
#B7BE3C is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 63 degrees, 52% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B7BE3C?
#B7BE3C is rgb(183, 190, 60) in RGB, hsl(63, 52%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 68%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B7BE3C?
White text on this background reaches 2.01:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.44:1.
What colors go well with #B7BE3C?
Its direct complement is #423CBE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3C76BE and #833CBE gives you contrast without the vibration.