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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BEA62D — Citron
#BEA62D is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 50° 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 #BEA62D
- fcfbf3
- f3edcd
- eadfa7
- e1d181
- d8c35b
- d0b635
- ad9729
- 877520
- 615417
- 3b330e
- 151205
Color schemes using #BEA62D
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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#BEA62D FAQ
What color is #BEA62D?
#BEA62D is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 50 degrees, 62% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BEA62D?
#BEA62D is rgb(190, 166, 45) in RGB, hsl(50, 62%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 13%, 76%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BEA62D?
White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.68:1.
What colors go well with #BEA62D?
Its direct complement is #2D45BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2D8EBE and #5D2DBE gives you contrast without the vibration.