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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#854D3D — Chestnut
#854D3D 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 #854D3D
- faf6f5
- ebd9d4
- ddbdb4
- cea194
- bf8474
- b06854
- 925443
- 724234
- 522f26
- 321d17
- 110a08
Color schemes using #854D3D
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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#854D3D FAQ
What color is #854D3D?
#854D3D is a shade of chestnut in the brown family. It has a hue of 13 degrees, 37% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #854D3D?
#854D3D is rgb(133, 77, 61) in RGB, hsl(13, 37%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 42%, 54%, 48%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #854D3D?
White text on this background reaches 6.72:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.13:1.
What colors go well with #854D3D?
Its direct complement is #3D7585. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3D8570 and #3D5185 gives you contrast without the vibration.