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#8B4E2D — Chestnut
#8B4E2D is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 21° 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 #8B4E2D
- fbf6f3
- f0dbd0
- e4c0ad
- d9a589
- cd8a66
- c26f42
- a15a34
- 7e4629
- 5a331d
- 371f12
- 130b06
Color schemes using #8B4E2D
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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#8B4E2D FAQ
What color is #8B4E2D?
#8B4E2D is a shade of chestnut in the orange family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 51% saturation and 36% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8B4E2D?
#8B4E2D is rgb(139, 78, 45) in RGB, hsl(21, 51%, 36%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 44%, 68%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8B4E2D?
White text on this background reaches 6.51:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.23:1.
What colors go well with #8B4E2D?
Its direct complement is #2D6A8B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2D8B7D and #2D3B8B gives you contrast without the vibration.