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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#844D3E — Chestnut
#844D3E is a mid-tone moderately saturated brown 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 #844D3E
- faf6f5
- ebdad5
- dcbdb5
- cda195
- be8575
- af6955
- 915544
- 714235
- 512f26
- 311d17
- 110a08
Color schemes using #844D3E
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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#844D3E FAQ
What color is #844D3E?
#844D3E is a shade of chestnut in the brown family. It has a hue of 13 degrees, 36% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #844D3E?
#844D3E is rgb(132, 77, 62) in RGB, hsl(13, 36%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 42%, 53%, 48%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #844D3E?
White text on this background reaches 6.75:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.11:1.
What colors go well with #844D3E?
Its direct complement is #3E7584. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3E8470 and #3E5284 gives you contrast without the vibration.