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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#973556 — Chestnut
#973556 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 340° 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 #973556
- fbf4f6
- efd1db
- e3aec0
- d68ca4
- ca6989
- be466e
- 9e375a
- 7b2b46
- 581f32
- 36131e
- 13070b
Color schemes using #973556
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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#973556 FAQ
What color is #973556?
#973556 is a shade of chestnut in the pink family. It has a hue of 340 degrees, 48% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #973556?
#973556 is rgb(151, 53, 86) in RGB, hsl(340, 48%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 65%, 43%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #973556?
White text on this background reaches 7.1:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.96:1.
What colors go well with #973556?
Its direct complement is #359776. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #359745 and #358797 gives you contrast without the vibration.