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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BEB31E — Citron
#BEB31E is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 56° 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 #BEB31E
- fdfcf2
- f7f4c9
- f0eba1
- eae278
- e4da4f
- ddd127
- b8ae1d
- 908816
- 676110
- 3f3b0a
- 161503
Color schemes using #BEB31E
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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#BEB31E FAQ
What color is #BEB31E?
#BEB31E is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 73% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BEB31E?
#BEB31E is rgb(190, 179, 30) in RGB, hsl(56, 73%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 84%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BEB31E?
White text on this background reaches 2.17:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.66:1.
What colors go well with #BEB31E?
Its direct complement is #1E28BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1E78BE and #631EBE gives you contrast without the vibration.