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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C5BB30 — Citron
#C5BB30 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 #C5BB30
- fcfbf3
- f3f0cd
- eae5a7
- e1da81
- d7cf5c
- cec436
- aca32a
- 867f20
- 605b17
- 3a370e
- 151305
Color schemes using #C5BB30
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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#C5BB30 FAQ
What color is #C5BB30?
#C5BB30 is a shade of citron in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 61% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C5BB30?
#C5BB30 is rgb(197, 187, 48) in RGB, hsl(56, 61%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 76%, 23%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C5BB30?
White text on this background reaches 2:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.52:1.
What colors go well with #C5BB30?
Its direct complement is #303AC5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3084C5 and #7030C5 gives you contrast without the vibration.