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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A23950 — Chestnut
#A23950 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 347° 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 #A23950
- fbf4f5
- efd1d7
- e3aeba
- d68c9c
- ca697e
- be4660
- 9e374e
- 7b2b3d
- 581f2b
- 36131a
- 130709
Color schemes using #A23950
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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#A23950 FAQ
What color is #A23950?
#A23950 is a shade of chestnut in the red family. It has a hue of 347 degrees, 48% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A23950?
#A23950 is rgb(162, 57, 80) in RGB, hsl(347, 48%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 65%, 51%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A23950?
White text on this background reaches 6.49:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.24:1.
What colors go well with #A23950?
Its direct complement is #39A28B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #39A257 and #3984A2 gives you contrast without the vibration.