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#8E432E — Chestnut
#8E432E is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 13° 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 #8E432E
- fbf5f3
- f0d7d0
- e4b9ad
- d99a89
- cd7c66
- c25e42
- a14c34
- 7e3b29
- 5a2a1d
- 371a12
- 130906
Color schemes using #8E432E
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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#8E432E FAQ
What color is #8E432E?
#8E432E is a shade of chestnut in the orange family. It has a hue of 13 degrees, 51% saturation and 37% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8E432E?
#8E432E is rgb(142, 67, 46) in RGB, hsl(13, 51%, 37%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 53%, 68%, 44%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8E432E?
White text on this background reaches 7.02:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.99:1.
What colors go well with #8E432E?
Its direct complement is #2E7A8E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2E8E73 and #2E498E gives you contrast without the vibration.