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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#97574E — Chestnut
#97574E is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 7° 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 #97574E
- faf5f5
- ead8d6
- dabbb7
- ca9e98
- ba8179
- aa635a
- 8d5048
- 6e3f39
- 4f2d29
- 301b19
- 110a09
Color schemes using #97574E
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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#97574E FAQ
What color is #97574E?
#97574E is a shade of chestnut in the red family. It has a hue of 7 degrees, 32% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #97574E?
#97574E is rgb(151, 87, 78) in RGB, hsl(7, 32%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 42%, 48%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #97574E?
White text on this background reaches 5.54:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.79:1.
What colors go well with #97574E?
Its direct complement is #4E8F97. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4E977B and #4E6A97 gives you contrast without the vibration.