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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#843E52 — Chestnut
#843E52 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 343° 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 #843E52
- faf5f6
- ebd5db
- dcb5c0
- cd95a5
- be758a
- af556f
- 91445a
- 713546
- 512632
- 31171f
- 11080b
Color schemes using #843E52
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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#843E52 FAQ
What color is #843E52?
#843E52 is a shade of chestnut in the pink family. It has a hue of 343 degrees, 36% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #843E52?
#843E52 is rgb(132, 62, 82) in RGB, hsl(343, 36%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 53%, 38%, 48%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #843E52?
White text on this background reaches 7.52:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.79:1.
What colors go well with #843E52?
Its direct complement is #3E8470. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3E844D and #3E7584 gives you contrast without the vibration.