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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#973535 — Chestnut
#973535 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 0° 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 #973535
- fbf4f4
- efd1d1
- e3aeae
- d68c8c
- ca6969
- be4646
- 9e3737
- 7b2b2b
- 581f1f
- 361313
- 130707
Color schemes using #973535
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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#973535 FAQ
What color is #973535?
#973535 is a shade of chestnut in the red family. It has a hue of 0 degrees, 48% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #973535?
#973535 is rgb(151, 53, 53) in RGB, hsl(0, 48%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 65%, 65%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #973535?
White text on this background reaches 7.3:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.88:1.
What colors go well with #973535?
Its direct complement is #359797. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #359766 and #356697 gives you contrast without the vibration.