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#9A3D18 — Chestnut
#9A3D18 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 17° 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 #9A3D18
- fdf5f2
- f7d6c9
- f0b7a1
- ea9878
- e4794f
- dd5b27
- b8491d
- 903916
- 672910
- 3f190a
- 160903
Color schemes using #9A3D18
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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#9A3D18 FAQ
What color is #9A3D18?
#9A3D18 is a shade of chestnut in the orange family. It has a hue of 17 degrees, 73% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #9A3D18?
#9A3D18 is rgb(154, 61, 24) in RGB, hsl(17, 73%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 60%, 84%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9A3D18?
White text on this background reaches 6.87:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.05:1.
What colors go well with #9A3D18?
Its direct complement is #18759A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #189A7E and #18349A gives you contrast without the vibration.