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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8D444E — Chestnut
#8D444E is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 352° 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 #8D444E
- faf5f5
- ebd5d8
- dcb5ba
- cc969d
- bd767f
- ae5662
- 90454f
- 70363e
- 51272c
- 31181b
- 110809
Color schemes using #8D444E
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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#8D444E FAQ
What color is #8D444E?
#8D444E is a shade of chestnut in the red family. It has a hue of 352 degrees, 35% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8D444E?
#8D444E is rgb(141, 68, 78) in RGB, hsl(352, 35%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 52%, 45%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8D444E?
White text on this background reaches 6.84:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.07:1.
What colors go well with #8D444E?
Its direct complement is #448D83. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #448D5F and #44728D gives you contrast without the vibration.