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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B9B341 — Citron
#B9B341 is a mid-tone moderately 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 #B9B341
- fbfbf4
- efedd1
- e3e0ae
- d6d38c
- cac569
- beb846
- 9e9937
- 7b772b
- 58551f
- 363413
- 131207
Color schemes using #B9B341
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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#B9B341 FAQ
What color is #B9B341?
#B9B341 is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 57 degrees, 48% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B9B341?
#B9B341 is rgb(185, 179, 65) in RGB, hsl(57, 48%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 65%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B9B341?
White text on this background reaches 2.19:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.59:1.
What colors go well with #B9B341?
Its direct complement is #4147B9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4183B9 and #7741B9 gives you contrast without the vibration.