analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BBCE40 — Citron
#BBCE40 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 68° 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.
#bbce40
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Tints and shades of #BBCE40
- fbfcf3
- edf2ce
- e0e9a8
- d3df83
- c5d55e
- b8cc38
- 99a92c
- 778422
- 555f18
- 343a0f
- 121405
Color schemes using #BBCE40
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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#BBCE40 FAQ
What color is #BBCE40?
#BBCE40 is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 68 degrees, 59% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BBCE40?
#BBCE40 is rgb(187, 206, 64) in RGB, hsl(68, 59%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 0%, 69%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BBCE40?
White text on this background reaches 1.75:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.02:1.
What colors go well with #BBCE40?
Its direct complement is #5340CE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4074CE and #9A40CE gives you contrast without the vibration.