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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#844E2E — Chestnut
#844E2E is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 22° 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 #844E2E
- fbf6f4
- efdcd1
- e3c1ae
- d6a78c
- ca8d69
- be7246
- 9e5d37
- 7b482b
- 58341f
- 362013
- 130b07
Color schemes using #844E2E
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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#844E2E FAQ
What color is #844E2E?
#844E2E is a shade of chestnut in the orange family. It has a hue of 22 degrees, 48% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #844E2E?
#844E2E is rgb(132, 78, 46) in RGB, hsl(22, 48%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 41%, 65%, 48%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #844E2E?
White text on this background reaches 6.75:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.11:1.
What colors go well with #844E2E?
Its direct complement is #2E6584. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2E8479 and #2E3A84 gives you contrast without the vibration.