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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9F3850 — Chestnut
#9F3850 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 346° 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 #9F3850
- fbf4f5
- efd1d8
- e3aeba
- d68c9d
- ca6980
- be4662
- 9e374f
- 7b2b3e
- 581f2c
- 36131b
- 130709
Color schemes using #9F3850
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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#9F3850 FAQ
What color is #9F3850?
#9F3850 is a shade of chestnut in the red family. It has a hue of 346 degrees, 48% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9F3850?
#9F3850 is rgb(159, 56, 80) in RGB, hsl(346, 48%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 65%, 50%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9F3850?
White text on this background reaches 6.65:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.16:1.
What colors go well with #9F3850?
Its direct complement is #389F87. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #389F53 and #38839F gives you contrast without the vibration.