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#984E27 — Chestnut
#984E27 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 #984E27
- fcf6f3
- f2dace
- e9bfa8
- dfa383
- d5885e
- cc6c38
- a9582c
- 844422
- 5f3118
- 3a1e0f
- 140a05
Color schemes using #984E27
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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#984E27 FAQ
What color is #984E27?
#984E27 is a shade of chestnut in the orange family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 59% saturation and 37% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #984E27?
#984E27 is rgb(152, 78, 39) in RGB, hsl(21, 59%, 37%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 49%, 74%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #984E27?
White text on this background reaches 6.08:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.45:1.
What colors go well with #984E27?
Its direct complement is #276F96. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #279685 and #273796 gives you contrast without the vibration.