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#964D4F — Chestnut
#964D4F is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 358° 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 #964D4F
- faf5f5
- ead6d7
- dab7b8
- ca989a
- ba797b
- aa5a5d
- 8d484b
- 6e393a
- 4f292a
- 301919
- 110909
Color schemes using #964D4F
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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#964D4F FAQ
What color is #964D4F?
#964D4F is a shade of chestnut in the red family. It has a hue of 358 degrees, 32% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #964D4F?
#964D4F is rgb(150, 77, 79) in RGB, hsl(358, 32%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 49%, 47%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #964D4F?
White text on this background reaches 6.05:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.47:1.
What colors go well with #964D4F?
Its direct complement is #4E9795. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4E9770 and #4E7597 gives you contrast without the vibration.