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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8A471D — Walnut
#8A471D is a dark 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 #8A471D
- fcf6f2
- f4dbcc
- ecc0a5
- e4a57e
- db8a58
- d36f31
- b05a25
- 89471d
- 623315
- 3c1f0d
- 150b04
Color schemes using #8A471D
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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#8A471D FAQ
What color is #8A471D?
#8A471D is a shade of walnut in the orange family. It has a hue of 23 degrees, 65% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #8A471D?
#8A471D is rgb(138, 71, 29) in RGB, hsl(23, 65%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 49%, 79%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8A471D?
White text on this background reaches 7:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3:1.
What colors go well with #8A471D?
Its direct complement is #1D618B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1D8B7E and #1D2A8B gives you contrast without the vibration.