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#8E632E — Chestnut
#8E632E is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 33° 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 #8E632E
- fbf8f3
- f0e1d0
- e4cbad
- d9b589
- cd9f66
- c28842
- a17034
- 7e5729
- 5a3f1d
- 372612
- 130d06
Color schemes using #8E632E
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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#8E632E FAQ
What color is #8E632E?
#8E632E is a shade of chestnut in the orange family. It has a hue of 33 degrees, 51% saturation and 37% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8E632E?
#8E632E is rgb(142, 99, 46) in RGB, hsl(33, 51%, 37%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 30%, 68%, 44%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8E632E?
White text on this background reaches 5.28:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.97:1.
What colors go well with #8E632E?
Its direct complement is #2E5A8E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2E8A8E and #332E8E gives you contrast without the vibration.