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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#974535 — Chestnut
#974535 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 10° 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 #974535
- fbf5f4
- efd6d1
- e3b7ae
- d6988c
- ca7969
- be5a46
- 9e4837
- 7b392b
- 58291f
- 361913
- 130907
Color schemes using #974535
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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#974535 FAQ
What color is #974535?
#974535 is a shade of chestnut in the red family. It has a hue of 10 degrees, 48% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #974535?
#974535 is rgb(151, 69, 53) in RGB, hsl(10, 48%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 54%, 65%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #974535?
White text on this background reaches 6.52:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.22:1.
What colors go well with #974535?
Its direct complement is #358797. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #359776 and #355697 gives you contrast without the vibration.