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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8C5745 — Chestnut
#8C5745 is a mid-tone moderately saturated brown sitting at 15° 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 #8C5745
- faf6f5
- eadbd5
- dbbfb6
- cca496
- bc8877
- ad6d58
- 8f5846
- 6f4537
- 503227
- 311e18
- 110b08
Color schemes using #8C5745
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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#8C5745 FAQ
What color is #8C5745?
#8C5745 is a shade of chestnut in the brown family. It has a hue of 15 degrees, 34% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8C5745?
#8C5745 is rgb(140, 87, 69) in RGB, hsl(15, 34%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 38%, 51%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8C5745?
White text on this background reaches 5.89:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.56:1.
What colors go well with #8C5745?
Its direct complement is #457A8C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #458C7A and #45578C gives you contrast without the vibration.