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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AA4331 — Chestnut
#AA4331 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 9° 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 #AA4331
- fcf4f3
- f1d4cf
- e6b3aa
- dc9386
- d17262
- c7523d
- a54230
- 813325
- 5c251b
- 381610
- 140806
Color schemes using #AA4331
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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#AA4331 FAQ
What color is #AA4331?
#AA4331 is a shade of chestnut in the red family. It has a hue of 9 degrees, 55% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AA4331?
#AA4331 is rgb(170, 67, 49) in RGB, hsl(9, 55%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 61%, 71%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AA4331?
White text on this background reaches 5.9:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.56:1.
What colors go well with #AA4331?
Its direct complement is #3198AA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #31AA80 and #315CAA gives you contrast without the vibration.