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#8D4E58 — Chestnut
#8D4E58 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 350° 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 #8D4E58
- faf5f6
- e9d7da
- d8b9be
- c89aa2
- b77c86
- a65e6a
- 8a4c56
- 6b3b43
- 4d2a30
- 2f1a1d
- 10090a
Color schemes using #8D4E58
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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#8D4E58 FAQ
What color is #8D4E58?
#8D4E58 is a shade of chestnut in the red family. It has a hue of 350 degrees, 29% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8D4E58?
#8D4E58 is rgb(141, 78, 88) in RGB, hsl(350, 29%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 45%, 38%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8D4E58?
White text on this background reaches 6.24:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.36:1.
What colors go well with #8D4E58?
Its direct complement is #4E8D83. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4E8D63 and #4E788D gives you contrast without the vibration.