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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A14A2B — Chestnut
#A14A2B is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 16° 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 #A14A2B
- fcf5f3
- f2d7ce
- e8baa9
- de9c84
- d47e5f
- cb603a
- a84e2d
- 833d23
- 5e2c19
- 391a0f
- 140905
Color schemes using #A14A2B
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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#A14A2B FAQ
What color is #A14A2B?
#A14A2B is a shade of chestnut in the orange family. It has a hue of 16 degrees, 58% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A14A2B?
#A14A2B is rgb(161, 74, 43) in RGB, hsl(16, 58%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 54%, 73%, 37%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A14A2B?
White text on this background reaches 5.95:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.53:1.
What colors go well with #A14A2B?
Its direct complement is #2B82A1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2BA186 and #2B46A1 gives you contrast without the vibration.