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#984F4D — Chestnut
#984F4D is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 2° 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 #984F4D
- faf5f5
- ead6d6
- dab8b6
- cb9997
- bb7a78
- ab5c59
- 8e4a47
- 6f3a38
- 4f2928
- 301918
- 110909
Color schemes using #984F4D
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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#984F4D FAQ
What color is #984F4D?
#984F4D is a shade of chestnut in the red family. It has a hue of 2 degrees, 33% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #984F4D?
#984F4D is rgb(152, 79, 77) in RGB, hsl(2, 33%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 48%, 49%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #984F4D?
White text on this background reaches 5.9:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.56:1.
What colors go well with #984F4D?
Its direct complement is #4D9699. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4D9975 and #4D7099 gives you contrast without the vibration.