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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B9A34B — Citron
#B9A34B is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 48° 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 #B9A34B
- fbf9f4
- eee8d2
- e0d7b0
- d3c68f
- c6b46d
- b9a34b
- 99873c
- 78692f
- 564b21
- 342e14
- 121007
Color schemes using #B9A34B
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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#B9A34B FAQ
What color is #B9A34B?
#B9A34B is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 48 degrees, 44% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B9A34B?
#B9A34B is rgb(185, 163, 75) in RGB, hsl(48, 44%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 59%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B9A34B?
White text on this background reaches 2.5:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.4:1.
What colors go well with #B9A34B?
Its direct complement is #4B61B9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4B98B9 and #6C4BB9 gives you contrast without the vibration.