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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9F552D — Chestnut
#9F552D is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 21° 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 #9F552D
- fcf6f3
- f1dbce
- e7bfaa
- dda485
- d28861
- c86d3c
- a6592f
- 824525
- 5d321a
- 381e10
- 140b06
Color schemes using #9F552D
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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#9F552D FAQ
What color is #9F552D?
#9F552D is a shade of chestnut in the orange family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 56% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9F552D?
#9F552D is rgb(159, 85, 45) in RGB, hsl(21, 56%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 47%, 72%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9F552D?
White text on this background reaches 5.51:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.81:1.
What colors go well with #9F552D?
Its direct complement is #2D779F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2D9F8E and #2D3E9F gives you contrast without the vibration.