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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#94512E — Chestnut
#94512E is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 21° 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 #94512E
- fbf6f3
- f0dbcf
- e5c0ac
- daa588
- cf8964
- c46e40
- a35a32
- 7f4627
- 5b321c
- 371e11
- 140b06
Color schemes using #94512E
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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#94512E FAQ
What color is #94512E?
#94512E is a shade of chestnut in the orange family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 53% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #94512E?
#94512E is rgb(148, 81, 46) in RGB, hsl(21, 53%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 45%, 69%, 42%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #94512E?
White text on this background reaches 6.04:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.48:1.
What colors go well with #94512E?
Its direct complement is #2E7094. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2E9485 and #2E3D94 gives you contrast without the vibration.