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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A63E47 — Chestnut
#A63E47 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 355° 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 #A63E47
- fbf4f4
- eed2d4
- e2afb4
- d58d93
- c86b73
- bc4952
- 9c3a42
- 792d33
- 572025
- 351416
- 130708
Color schemes using #A63E47
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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#A63E47 FAQ
What color is #A63E47?
#A63E47 is a shade of chestnut in the red family. It has a hue of 355 degrees, 46% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A63E47?
#A63E47 is rgb(166, 62, 71) in RGB, hsl(355, 46%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 63%, 57%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A63E47?
White text on this background reaches 6.17:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.4:1.
What colors go well with #A63E47?
Its direct complement is #3EA89F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3EA86A and #3E7CA8 gives you contrast without the vibration.