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#A15E2B — Chestnut
#A15E2B is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 26° 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 #A15E2B
- fcf7f3
- f2ddce
- e8c4a9
- deab84
- d4925f
- cb783a
- a8622d
- 834d23
- 5e3719
- 39210f
- 140c05
Color schemes using #A15E2B
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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#A15E2B FAQ
What color is #A15E2B?
#A15E2B is a shade of chestnut in the orange family. It has a hue of 26 degrees, 58% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A15E2B?
#A15E2B is rgb(161, 94, 43) in RGB, hsl(26, 58%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 42%, 73%, 37%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A15E2B?
White text on this background reaches 5.06:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.15:1.
What colors go well with #A15E2B?
Its direct complement is #2B6EA1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2BA199 and #2B33A1 gives you contrast without the vibration.