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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BD9D1A — Citron
#BD9D1A is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 48° 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 #BD9D1A
- fdfbf2
- f8eec8
- f2e19f
- ecd576
- e7c84c
- e1bb23
- bc9b1a
- 927914
- 69570e
- 403509
- 161303
Color schemes using #BD9D1A
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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#BD9D1A FAQ
What color is #BD9D1A?
#BD9D1A is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 48 degrees, 76% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BD9D1A?
#BD9D1A is rgb(189, 157, 26) in RGB, hsl(48, 76%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 17%, 86%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BD9D1A?
White text on this background reaches 2.62:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8:1.
What colors go well with #BD9D1A?
Its direct complement is #1A3ABC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1A8CBC and #4B1ABC gives you contrast without the vibration.