analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBCC00 — Citron
#BBCC00 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 65° 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 #BBCC00
- fefff0
- faffc1
- f6ff92
- f2ff63
- eeff34
- eaff05
- c3d500
- 98a600
- 6d7700
- 424800
- 171900
Color schemes using #BBCC00
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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#BBCC00 FAQ
What color is #BBCC00?
#BBCC00 is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 65 degrees, 100% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BBCC00?
#BBCC00 is rgb(187, 204, 0) in RGB, hsl(65, 100%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 0%, 100%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBCC00?
White text on this background reaches 1.79:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.75:1.
What colors go well with #BBCC00?
Its direct complement is #1100CC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0055CC and #7700CC gives you contrast without the vibration.