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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#883730 — Chestnut
#883730 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 5° 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 #883730
- fbf4f4
- efd3d1
- e3b3ae
- d6928c
- ca7169
- be5046
- 9e4037
- 7b322b
- 58241f
- 361613
- 130807
Color schemes using #883730
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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#883730 FAQ
What color is #883730?
#883730 is a shade of chestnut in the red family. It has a hue of 5 degrees, 48% saturation and 36% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #883730?
#883730 is rgb(136, 55, 48) in RGB, hsl(5, 48%, 36%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 60%, 65%, 47%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #883730?
White text on this background reaches 7.97:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.64:1.
What colors go well with #883730?
Its direct complement is #308188. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #308863 and #305488 gives you contrast without the vibration.