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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8E434F — Chestnut
#8E434F 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 #8E434F
- faf5f6
- ebd5d8
- dcb5bb
- cd959e
- be7581
- af5564
- 914451
- 71353f
- 51262d
- 31171c
- 11080a
Color schemes using #8E434F
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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#8E434F FAQ
What color is #8E434F?
#8E434F is a shade of chestnut in the red family. It has a hue of 350 degrees, 36% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8E434F?
#8E434F is rgb(142, 67, 79) in RGB, hsl(350, 36%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 53%, 44%, 44%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8E434F?
White text on this background reaches 6.85:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.07:1.
What colors go well with #8E434F?
Its direct complement is #438E82. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #438E5C and #43758E gives you contrast without the vibration.