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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AB4F50 — Chestnut
#AB4F50 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 359° 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 #AB4F50
- faf5f5
- ebd4d5
- ddb4b5
- ce9495
- bf7475
- b05455
- 924344
- 723435
- 522626
- 321717
- 110808
Color schemes using #AB4F50
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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#AB4F50 FAQ
What color is #AB4F50?
#AB4F50 is a shade of chestnut in the red family. It has a hue of 359 degrees, 37% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AB4F50?
#AB4F50 is rgb(171, 79, 80) in RGB, hsl(359, 37%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 54%, 53%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AB4F50?
White text on this background reaches 5.3:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.97:1.
What colors go well with #AB4F50?
Its direct complement is #4FABAA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4FAB7B and #4F7EAB gives you contrast without the vibration.