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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B9CD32 — Citron
#B9CD32 is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 68° 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 #B9CD32
- fbfcf3
- eef3cd
- e1eaa7
- d4e181
- c7d75c
- bace36
- 9aac2a
- 788620
- 566017
- 343a0e
- 121505
Color schemes using #B9CD32
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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#B9CD32 FAQ
What color is #B9CD32?
#B9CD32 is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 68 degrees, 61% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #B9CD32?
#B9CD32 is rgb(185, 205, 50) in RGB, hsl(68, 61%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(10%, 0%, 76%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B9CD32?
White text on this background reaches 1.77:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.84:1.
What colors go well with #B9CD32?
Its direct complement is #4632CD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #326BCD and #9432CD gives you contrast without the vibration.