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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8A5C42 — Chestnut
#8A5C42 is a mid-tone moderately saturated brown sitting at 22° 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 #8A5C42
- faf7f5
- ebddd5
- dcc3b5
- ccaa96
- bd9076
- ae7656
- 906145
- 704b36
- 513627
- 312118
- 110c08
Color schemes using #8A5C42
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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#8A5C42 FAQ
What color is #8A5C42?
#8A5C42 is a shade of chestnut in the brown family. It has a hue of 22 degrees, 35% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8A5C42?
#8A5C42 is rgb(138, 92, 66) in RGB, hsl(22, 35%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 33%, 52%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8A5C42?
White text on this background reaches 5.69:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.69:1.
What colors go well with #8A5C42?
Its direct complement is #42708A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #428A80 and #424C8A gives you contrast without the vibration.