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#9D4E2A — Chestnut
#9D4E2A is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 19° 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 #9D4E2A
- fcf6f3
- f2d9ce
- e8bda9
- dea084
- d4845f
- cb673a
- a8542d
- 834123
- 5e2f19
- 391d0f
- 140a05
Color schemes using #9D4E2A
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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#9D4E2A FAQ
What color is #9D4E2A?
#9D4E2A is a shade of chestnut in the orange family. It has a hue of 19 degrees, 58% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9D4E2A?
#9D4E2A is rgb(157, 78, 42) in RGB, hsl(19, 58%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 50%, 73%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9D4E2A?
White text on this background reaches 5.9:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.56:1.
What colors go well with #9D4E2A?
Its direct complement is #2A799D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2A9D88 and #2A3F9D gives you contrast without the vibration.