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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBBB07 — Citron
#BBBB07 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 60° 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 #BBBB07
- fefef0
- fdfdc3
- fbfb96
- fafa68
- f8f83b
- f6f60e
- cece07
- a0a006
- 737304
- 464603
- 191901
Color schemes using #BBBB07
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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#BBBB07 FAQ
What color is #BBBB07?
#BBBB07 is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 60 degrees, 93% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BBBB07?
#BBBB07 is rgb(187, 187, 7) in RGB, hsl(60, 93%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 96%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBBB07?
White text on this background reaches 2.05:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.22:1.
What colors go well with #BBBB07?
Its direct complement is #0707BB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0761BB and #6107BB gives you contrast without the vibration.