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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A23F4F — Chestnut
#A23F4F is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 350° 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 #A23F4F
- fbf4f5
- eed2d7
- e0b0b8
- d38f9a
- c66d7c
- b94b5d
- 993c4b
- 782f3b
- 56212a
- 34141a
- 120709
Color schemes using #A23F4F
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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#A23F4F FAQ
What color is #A23F4F?
#A23F4F is a shade of chestnut in the red family. It has a hue of 350 degrees, 44% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A23F4F?
#A23F4F is rgb(162, 63, 79) in RGB, hsl(350, 44%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 61%, 51%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A23F4F?
White text on this background reaches 6.25:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.36:1.
What colors go well with #A23F4F?
Its direct complement is #3FA291. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3FA260 and #3F81A2 gives you contrast without the vibration.