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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BEA60E — Citron
#BEA60E is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 52° 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 #BEA60E
- fefcf1
- fbf4c5
- f7eb99
- f4e26e
- f1da42
- eed117
- c6ae0f
- 9b880c
- 6f6108
- 433b05
- 181502
Color schemes using #BEA60E
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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#BEA60E FAQ
What color is #BEA60E?
#BEA60E is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 52 degrees, 86% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BEA60E?
#BEA60E is rgb(190, 166, 14) in RGB, hsl(52, 86%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 13%, 93%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BEA60E?
White text on this background reaches 2.43:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.65:1.
What colors go well with #BEA60E?
Its direct complement is #0E26BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0E7DBE and #4F0EBE gives you contrast without the vibration.