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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#975635 — Chestnut
#975635 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 20° 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 #975635
- fbf6f4
- efdbd1
- e3c0ae
- d6a48c
- ca8969
- be6e46
- 9e5a37
- 7b462b
- 58321f
- 361e13
- 130b07
Color schemes using #975635
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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#975635 FAQ
What color is #975635?
#975635 is a shade of chestnut in the orange family. It has a hue of 20 degrees, 48% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #975635?
#975635 is rgb(151, 86, 53) in RGB, hsl(20, 48%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 43%, 65%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #975635?
White text on this background reaches 5.68:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.7:1.
What colors go well with #975635?
Its direct complement is #357697. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #359787 and #354597 gives you contrast without the vibration.