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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BD940F — Citron
#BD940F is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 46° 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 #BD940F
- fefbf1
- faeec5
- f7e19a
- f3d46f
- f0c843
- ecbb18
- c59b10
- 9a790c
- 6e5709
- 433505
- 181302
Color schemes using #BD940F
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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#BD940F FAQ
What color is #BD940F?
#BD940F is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 46 degrees, 85% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BD940F?
#BD940F is rgb(189, 148, 15) in RGB, hsl(46, 85%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 22%, 92%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BD940F?
White text on this background reaches 2.84:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.41:1.
What colors go well with #BD940F?
Its direct complement is #0F38BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0F8EBD and #3E0FBD gives you contrast without the vibration.