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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C2AB47 — Citron
#C2AB47 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 49° 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 #C2AB47
- fbfaf4
- efead0
- e4daad
- d8ca8a
- ccba67
- c1aa44
- a08c35
- 7d6d2a
- 5a4f1e
- 363012
- 131106
Color schemes using #C2AB47
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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#C2AB47 FAQ
What color is #C2AB47?
#C2AB47 is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 49 degrees, 50% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C2AB47?
#C2AB47 is rgb(194, 171, 71) in RGB, hsl(49, 50%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 63%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C2AB47?
White text on this background reaches 2.28:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.21:1.
What colors go well with #C2AB47?
Its direct complement is #475EC2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #479BC2 and #6E47C2 gives you contrast without the vibration.