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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BD981D — Citron
#BD981D 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 #BD981D
- fdfaf2
- f7ecc9
- f0dea1
- eacf78
- e4c14f
- ddb327
- b8941d
- 907316
- 675310
- 3f320a
- 161203
Color schemes using #BD981D
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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#BD981D FAQ
What color is #BD981D?
#BD981D is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 46 degrees, 73% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BD981D?
#BD981D is rgb(189, 152, 29) in RGB, hsl(46, 73%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 20%, 85%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BD981D?
White text on this background reaches 2.74:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.67:1.
What colors go well with #BD981D?
Its direct complement is #1E43BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1E93BE and #481EBE gives you contrast without the vibration.