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#8E4425 — Chestnut
#8E4425 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 18° 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 #8E4425
- fcf6f3
- f2d9ce
- e9bca8
- df9f83
- d5825e
- cc6538
- a9512c
- 844022
- 5f2e18
- 3a1c0f
- 140a05
Color schemes using #8E4425
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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#8E4425 FAQ
What color is #8E4425?
#8E4425 is a shade of chestnut in the orange family. It has a hue of 18 degrees, 59% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8E4425?
#8E4425 is rgb(142, 68, 37) in RGB, hsl(18, 59%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 52%, 74%, 44%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8E4425?
White text on this background reaches 6.99:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3:1.
What colors go well with #8E4425?
Its direct complement is #256E8E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #258E79 and #253A8E gives you contrast without the vibration.