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#8D4E56 — Chestnut
#8D4E56 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 #8D4E56
- faf5f6
- e9d7d9
- d8b9bd
- c89aa0
- b77c84
- a65e67
- 8a4c54
- 6b3b41
- 4d2a2f
- 2f1a1d
- 10090a
Color schemes using #8D4E56
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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#8D4E56 FAQ
What color is #8D4E56?
#8D4E56 is a shade of chestnut in the red family. It has a hue of 352 degrees, 29% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8D4E56?
#8D4E56 is rgb(141, 78, 86) in RGB, hsl(352, 29%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 45%, 39%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8D4E56?
White text on this background reaches 6.26:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.36:1.
What colors go well with #8D4E56?
Its direct complement is #4E8D85. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4E8D65 and #4E768D gives you contrast without the vibration.