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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BCB846 — Citron
#BCB846 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 58° 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 #BCB846
- fbfbf4
- efeed1
- e2e0af
- d6d38c
- c9c66a
- bdb947
- 9d9938
- 7a782c
- 585620
- 353413
- 131207
Color schemes using #BCB846
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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#BCB846 FAQ
What color is #BCB846?
#BCB846 is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 58 degrees, 47% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BCB846?
#BCB846 is rgb(188, 184, 70) in RGB, hsl(58, 47%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 63%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BCB846?
White text on this background reaches 2.08:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.08:1.
What colors go well with #BCB846?
Its direct complement is #474BBD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4786BD and #7E47BD gives you contrast without the vibration.