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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C1C12F — Citron
#C1C12F is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 60° 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 #C1C12F
- fcfcf3
- f3f3cd
- eaeaa7
- e1e181
- d7d75c
- cece36
- acac2a
- 868620
- 606017
- 3a3a0e
- 151505
Color schemes using #C1C12F
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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#C1C12F FAQ
What color is #C1C12F?
#C1C12F is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 60 degrees, 61% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C1C12F?
#C1C12F is rgb(193, 193, 47) in RGB, hsl(60, 61%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 0%, 76%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C1C12F?
White text on this background reaches 1.92:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.94:1.
What colors go well with #C1C12F?
Its direct complement is #2F2FC1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2F78C1 and #782FC1 gives you contrast without the vibration.