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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#884E2B — Chestnut
#884E2B is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 23° 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 #884E2B
- fbf6f3
- f0dcd0
- e5c2ac
- daa888
- ce8d65
- c37341
- a25e33
- 7e4928
- 5b341d
- 372011
- 130b06
Color schemes using #884E2B
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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#884E2B FAQ
What color is #884E2B?
#884E2B is a shade of chestnut in the orange family. It has a hue of 23 degrees, 52% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #884E2B?
#884E2B is rgb(136, 78, 43) in RGB, hsl(23, 52%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 43%, 68%, 47%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #884E2B?
White text on this background reaches 6.62:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.17:1.
What colors go well with #884E2B?
Its direct complement is #2B6488. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2B887D and #2B3688 gives you contrast without the vibration.