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#C39F1D — Citron

#C39F1D is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 47° 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 #C39F1D

Color schemes using #C39F1D

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#C39F1D FAQ

What color is #C39F1D?

#C39F1D is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 47 degrees, 74% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #C39F1D?

#C39F1D is rgb(195, 159, 29) in RGB, hsl(47, 74%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 18%, 85%, 24%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #C39F1D?

White text on this background reaches 2.53:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.3:1.

What colors go well with #C39F1D?

Its direct complement is #1D41C3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1D94C3 and #4C1DC3 gives you contrast without the vibration.