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#B9B22D — Citron
#B9B22D is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 57° 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 #B9B22D
- fcfcf3
- f3f1cd
- eae6a7
- e1dc81
- d7d15c
- cec736
- aca52a
- 868120
- 605c17
- 3a380e
- 151405
Color schemes using #B9B22D
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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#B9B22D FAQ
What color is #B9B22D?
#B9B22D is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 57 degrees, 61% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B9B22D?
#B9B22D is rgb(185, 178, 45) in RGB, hsl(57, 61%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 76%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B9B22D?
White text on this background reaches 2.22:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.47:1.
What colors go well with #B9B22D?
Its direct complement is #2D34B9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2D7AB9 and #6C2DB9 gives you contrast without the vibration.