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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8E5643 — Chestnut
#8E5643 is a mid-tone moderately saturated brown sitting at 15° 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 #8E5643
- faf6f5
- ebdad5
- dcbfb5
- cda395
- be8775
- af6c55
- 915744
- 714435
- 513126
- 311e17
- 110a08
Color schemes using #8E5643
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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#8E5643 FAQ
What color is #8E5643?
#8E5643 is a shade of chestnut in the brown family. It has a hue of 15 degrees, 36% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8E5643?
#8E5643 is rgb(142, 86, 67) in RGB, hsl(15, 36%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 39%, 53%, 44%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8E5643?
White text on this background reaches 5.9:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.56:1.
What colors go well with #8E5643?
Its direct complement is #437B8E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #438E7B and #43568E gives you contrast without the vibration.