analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BAAF4A — Citron
#BAAF4A is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 54° 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.
#baaf4a
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Tints and shades of #BAAF4A
- fbfaf4
- eeebd2
- e1dcb0
- d4cd8e
- c7be6c
- baaf4a
- 9b913b
- 79712e
- 575121
- 353114
- 121107
Color schemes using #BAAF4A
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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#BAAF4A FAQ
What color is #BAAF4A?
#BAAF4A is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 54 degrees, 45% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BAAF4A?
#BAAF4A is rgb(186, 175, 74) in RGB, hsl(54, 45%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 60%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BAAF4A?
White text on this background reaches 2.25:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.32:1.
What colors go well with #BAAF4A?
Its direct complement is #4A55BA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4A8DBA and #774ABA gives you contrast without the vibration.