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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B8A228 — Citron
#B8A228 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 51° 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 #B8A228
- fcfbf2
- f4eecc
- ebe1a6
- e3d47f
- dac759
- d2ba32
- af9a26
- 88781e
- 625615
- 3b340d
- 151205
Color schemes using #B8A228
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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#B8A228 FAQ
What color is #B8A228?
#B8A228 is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 64% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B8A228?
#B8A228 is rgb(184, 162, 40) in RGB, hsl(51, 64%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 78%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B8A228?
White text on this background reaches 2.55:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.24:1.
What colors go well with #B8A228?
Its direct complement is #283EB8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2886B8 and #5B28B8 gives you contrast without the vibration.