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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BB950C — Citron
#BB950C is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 47° 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 #BB950C
- fefbf1
- fbefc5
- f8e498
- f6d86c
- f3cc40
- f0c014
- c8a00d
- 9c7d0a
- 705907
- 443604
- 181302
Color schemes using #BB950C
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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#BB950C FAQ
What color is #BB950C?
#BB950C is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 47 degrees, 88% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BB950C?
#BB950C is rgb(187, 149, 12) in RGB, hsl(47, 88%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 94%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BB950C?
White text on this background reaches 2.83:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.42:1.
What colors go well with #BB950C?
Its direct complement is #0C32BB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0C89BB and #3E0CBB gives you contrast without the vibration.