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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#84402E — Chestnut
#84402E is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 13° 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 #84402E
- fbf5f4
- efd7d1
- e3baae
- d69c8c
- ca7e69
- be6046
- 9e4e37
- 7b3d2b
- 582b1f
- 361a13
- 130907
Color schemes using #84402E
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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#84402E FAQ
What color is #84402E?
#84402E is a shade of chestnut in the orange family. It has a hue of 13 degrees, 48% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #84402E?
#84402E is rgb(132, 64, 46) in RGB, hsl(13, 48%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 52%, 65%, 48%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #84402E?
White text on this background reaches 7.63:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.75:1.
What colors go well with #84402E?
Its direct complement is #2E7284. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2E846C and #2E4784 gives you contrast without the vibration.