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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBC332 — Citron
#BBC332 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 63° 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 #BBC332
- fbfcf3
- f0f2ce
- e5e9a8
- dadf83
- cfd55e
- c4cc38
- a3a92c
- 7f8422
- 5b5f18
- 373a0f
- 141405
Color schemes using #BBC332
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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#BBC332 FAQ
What color is #BBC332?
#BBC332 is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 63 degrees, 59% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBC332?
#BBC332 is rgb(187, 195, 50) in RGB, hsl(63, 59%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 74%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBC332?
White text on this background reaches 1.92:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.97:1.
What colors go well with #BBC332?
Its direct complement is #3932C3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3273C3 and #8232C3 gives you contrast without the vibration.