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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8A5142 — Chestnut
#8A5142 is a mid-tone moderately saturated brown 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 #8A5142
- faf6f5
- ebdad5
- dcbeb5
- cca196
- bd8576
- ae6956
- 905545
- 704336
- 513027
- 311d18
- 110a08
Color schemes using #8A5142
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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#8A5142 FAQ
What color is #8A5142?
#8A5142 is a shade of chestnut in the brown family. It has a hue of 13 degrees, 35% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8A5142?
#8A5142 is rgb(138, 81, 66) in RGB, hsl(13, 35%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 41%, 52%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8A5142?
White text on this background reaches 6.29:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.34:1.
What colors go well with #8A5142?
Its direct complement is #427A8A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #428A75 and #42578A gives you contrast without the vibration.