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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B8BE0E — Citron
#B8BE0E is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 62° 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 #B8BE0E
- fdfef1
- f9fbc5
- f4f799
- f0f46e
- ebf142
- e6ee17
- c0c60f
- 969b0c
- 6c6f08
- 414305
- 171802
Color schemes using #B8BE0E
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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#B8BE0E FAQ
What color is #B8BE0E?
#B8BE0E is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 62 degrees, 86% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B8BE0E?
#B8BE0E is rgb(184, 190, 14) in RGB, hsl(62, 86%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 0%, 93%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B8BE0E?
White text on this background reaches 2.02:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.41:1.
What colors go well with #B8BE0E?
Its direct complement is #140EBE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0E60BE and #6C0EBE gives you contrast without the vibration.