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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AB494D — Chestnut
#AB494D is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 358° 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 #AB494D
- faf4f4
- ecd3d4
- deb3b4
- d09294
- c27174
- b45053
- 954043
- 743234
- 542425
- 331617
- 120808
Color schemes using #AB494D
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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#AB494D FAQ
What color is #AB494D?
#AB494D is a shade of chestnut in the red family. It has a hue of 358 degrees, 40% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AB494D?
#AB494D is rgb(171, 73, 77) in RGB, hsl(358, 40%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 57%, 55%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AB494D?
White text on this background reaches 5.54:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.79:1.
What colors go well with #AB494D?
Its direct complement is #49ABA8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #49AB77 and #497EAB gives you contrast without the vibration.