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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A84F29 — Chestnut
#A84F29 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 18° 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 #A84F29
- fcf5f3
- f3d8cd
- eabba7
- e19e81
- d7815c
- ce6436
- ac512a
- 863f20
- 602d17
- 3a1b0e
- 150a05
Color schemes using #A84F29
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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#A84F29 FAQ
What color is #A84F29?
#A84F29 is a shade of chestnut in the orange family. It has a hue of 18 degrees, 61% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #A84F29?
#A84F29 is rgb(168, 79, 41) in RGB, hsl(18, 61%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 53%, 76%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A84F29?
White text on this background reaches 5.5:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.82:1.
What colors go well with #A84F29?
Its direct complement is #2982A8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #29A88F and #2942A8 gives you contrast without the vibration.