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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8A4243 — Chestnut
#8A4243 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 359° 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 #8A4243
- faf5f5
- ebd5d5
- dcb5b6
- cc9697
- bd7677
- ae5658
- 904547
- 703637
- 512727
- 311818
- 110808
Color schemes using #8A4243
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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#8A4243 FAQ
What color is #8A4243?
#8A4243 is a shade of chestnut in the red family. It has a hue of 359 degrees, 35% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8A4243?
#8A4243 is rgb(138, 66, 67) in RGB, hsl(359, 35%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 52%, 51%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8A4243?
White text on this background reaches 7.14:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.94:1.
What colors go well with #8A4243?
Its direct complement is #428A89. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #428A65 and #42678A gives you contrast without the vibration.