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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9E5338 — Chestnut
#9E5338 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 16° 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 #9E5338
- fbf6f4
- efd9d1
- e3bcae
- d69f8c
- ca8369
- be6646
- 9e5337
- 7b412b
- 582e1f
- 361c13
- 130a07
Color schemes using #9E5338
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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#9E5338 FAQ
What color is #9E5338?
#9E5338 is a shade of chestnut in the orange family. It has a hue of 16 degrees, 48% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9E5338?
#9E5338 is rgb(158, 83, 56) in RGB, hsl(16, 48%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 47%, 65%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9E5338?
White text on this background reaches 5.6:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.75:1.
What colors go well with #9E5338?
Its direct complement is #38839F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #389F87 and #38509F gives you contrast without the vibration.