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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#88392B — Chestnut
#88392B is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 9° 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 #88392B
- fbf5f3
- f0d5d0
- e5b5ac
- da9588
- ce7565
- c35541
- a24433
- 7e3528
- 5b261d
- 371711
- 130806
Color schemes using #88392B
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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#88392B FAQ
What color is #88392B?
#88392B is a shade of chestnut in the red family. It has a hue of 9 degrees, 52% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #88392B?
#88392B is rgb(136, 57, 43) in RGB, hsl(9, 52%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 58%, 68%, 47%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #88392B?
White text on this background reaches 7.87:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.67:1.
What colors go well with #88392B?
Its direct complement is #2B7A88. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2B8867 and #2B4B88 gives you contrast without the vibration.