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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B9BB1B — Citron
#B9BB1B is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 61° 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 #B9BB1B
- fdfdf2
- f6f7c9
- f0f1a0
- eaeb76
- e3e64d
- dde024
- b8bb1b
- 8f9115
- 67680f
- 3e3f09
- 161603
Color schemes using #B9BB1B
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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#B9BB1B FAQ
What color is #B9BB1B?
#B9BB1B is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 61 degrees, 75% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B9BB1B?
#B9BB1B is rgb(185, 187, 27) in RGB, hsl(61, 75%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 0%, 86%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B9BB1B?
White text on this background reaches 2.06:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.19:1.
What colors go well with #B9BB1B?
Its direct complement is #1D1BBB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1B68BB and #6E1BBB gives you contrast without the vibration.