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#883F2B — Chestnut

#883F2B 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 #883F2B

Color schemes using #883F2B

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#883F2B FAQ

What color is #883F2B?

#883F2B is a shade of chestnut in the orange family. It has a hue of 13 degrees, 52% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #883F2B?

#883F2B is rgb(136, 63, 43) in RGB, hsl(13, 52%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 54%, 68%, 47%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #883F2B?

White text on this background reaches 7.52:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.79:1.

What colors go well with #883F2B?

Its direct complement is #2B7488. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2B886D and #2B4588 gives you contrast without the vibration.