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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9A4844 — Chestnut
#9A4844 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 3° 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 #9A4844
- faf5f4
- ecd5d4
- deb5b3
- cf9693
- c17672
- b35651
- 944541
- 743633
- 532724
- 321816
- 120808
Color schemes using #9A4844
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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#9A4844 FAQ
What color is #9A4844?
#9A4844 is a shade of chestnut in the red family. It has a hue of 3 degrees, 39% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9A4844?
#9A4844 is rgb(154, 72, 68) in RGB, hsl(3, 39%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 53%, 56%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9A4844?
White text on this background reaches 6.2:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.38:1.
What colors go well with #9A4844?
Its direct complement is #44989C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #449C75 and #446C9C gives you contrast without the vibration.