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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8A4753 — Chestnut
#8A4753 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 349° 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 #8A4753
- faf5f6
- ead6da
- dab7bd
- ca98a1
- ba7985
- aa5a69
- 8d4855
- 6e3942
- 4f2930
- 30191d
- 11090a
Color schemes using #8A4753
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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#8A4753 FAQ
What color is #8A4753?
#8A4753 is a shade of chestnut in the red family. It has a hue of 349 degrees, 32% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8A4753?
#8A4753 is rgb(138, 71, 83) in RGB, hsl(349, 32%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 49%, 40%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8A4753?
White text on this background reaches 6.76:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.11:1.
What colors go well with #8A4753?
Its direct complement is #478A7E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #478A5C and #47758A gives you contrast without the vibration.