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#BABC24 — Citron

#BABC24 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 #BABC24

Color schemes using #BABC24

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#BABC24 FAQ

What color is #BABC24?

#BABC24 is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 61 degrees, 68% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #BABC24?

#BABC24 is rgb(186, 188, 36) in RGB, hsl(61, 68%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 0%, 81%, 26%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #BABC24?

White text on this background reaches 2.04:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.31:1.

What colors go well with #BABC24?

Its direct complement is #2624BC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #246EBC and #7324BC gives you contrast without the vibration.