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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A55431 — Chestnut
#A55431 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 18° 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 #A55431
- fbf6f3
- f1d9cf
- e6bdab
- dba087
- d08463
- c6673f
- a45431
- 804126
- 5c2f1b
- 381c11
- 140a06
Color schemes using #A55431
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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#A55431 FAQ
What color is #A55431?
#A55431 is a shade of chestnut in the orange family. It has a hue of 18 degrees, 54% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A55431?
#A55431 is rgb(165, 84, 49) in RGB, hsl(18, 54%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 49%, 70%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A55431?
White text on this background reaches 5.37:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.91:1.
What colors go well with #A55431?
Its direct complement is #3182A5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #31A58E and #3148A5 gives you contrast without the vibration.