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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C4AC40 — Citron
#C4AC40 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 #C4AC40
- fbfaf3
- f0eacf
- e5dbac
- dacb88
- cfbc64
- c4ac40
- a38e32
- 7f6f27
- 5b501c
- 373011
- 141106
Color schemes using #C4AC40
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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#C4AC40 FAQ
What color is #C4AC40?
#C4AC40 is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 49 degrees, 53% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C4AC40?
#C4AC40 is rgb(196, 172, 64) in RGB, hsl(49, 53%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 12%, 67%, 23%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C4AC40?
White text on this background reaches 2.25:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.32:1.
What colors go well with #C4AC40?
Its direct complement is #4058C4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #409AC4 and #6A40C4 gives you contrast without the vibration.