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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A25739 — Chestnut
#A25739 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 17° 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 #A25739
- fbf6f4
- efd9d1
- e3bdae
- d6a18c
- ca8469
- be6846
- 9e5437
- 7b422b
- 582f1f
- 361d13
- 130a07
Color schemes using #A25739
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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#A25739 FAQ
What color is #A25739?
#A25739 is a shade of chestnut in the orange family. It has a hue of 17 degrees, 48% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A25739?
#A25739 is rgb(162, 87, 57) in RGB, hsl(17, 48%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 46%, 65%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A25739?
White text on this background reaches 5.3:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.96:1.
What colors go well with #A25739?
Its direct complement is #3984A2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #39A28B and #3950A2 gives you contrast without the vibration.