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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE4737 — Chestnut
#AE4737 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 8° 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 #AE4737
- fbf4f3
- f0d4d0
- e5b4ac
- da9388
- ce7365
- c35241
- a24233
- 7e3328
- 5b251d
- 371611
- 130806
Color schemes using #AE4737
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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#AE4737 FAQ
What color is #AE4737?
#AE4737 is a shade of chestnut in the red family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 52% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AE4737?
#AE4737 is rgb(174, 71, 55) in RGB, hsl(8, 52%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 59%, 68%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE4737?
White text on this background reaches 5.59:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.76:1.
What colors go well with #AE4737?
Its direct complement is #379FAE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #37AE83 and #3763AE gives you contrast without the vibration.