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#A54E2C — Chestnut
#A54E2C is a mid-tone moderately 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 #A54E2C
- fcf5f3
- f2d8ce
- e8bba9
- de9d84
- d4805f
- cb633a
- a8502d
- 833e23
- 5e2d19
- 391b0f
- 140a05
Color schemes using #A54E2C
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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#A54E2C FAQ
What color is #A54E2C?
#A54E2C is a shade of chestnut in the orange family. It has a hue of 17 degrees, 58% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A54E2C?
#A54E2C is rgb(165, 78, 44) in RGB, hsl(17, 58%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 53%, 73%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A54E2C?
White text on this background reaches 5.64:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.73:1.
What colors go well with #A54E2C?
Its direct complement is #2C83A5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2CA58B and #2C46A5 gives you contrast without the vibration.