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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A35239 — Chestnut
#A35239 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 14° 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 #A35239
- fbf5f4
- efd8d1
- e3baae
- d69d8c
- ca8069
- be6246
- 9e4f37
- 7b3e2b
- 582c1f
- 361b13
- 130907
Color schemes using #A35239
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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#A35239 FAQ
What color is #A35239?
#A35239 is a shade of chestnut in the orange family. It has a hue of 14 degrees, 48% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A35239?
#A35239 is rgb(163, 82, 57) in RGB, hsl(14, 48%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 50%, 65%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A35239?
White text on this background reaches 5.49:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.82:1.
What colors go well with #A35239?
Its direct complement is #398AA2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #39A286 and #3955A2 gives you contrast without the vibration.