Chestnut is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #954535, which equals rgb(149, 69, 53) in RGB and hsl(10, 48%, 40%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M54 Y64 K42, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#954535 - RGB
149, 69, 53 - HSL
10°, 48%, 40% - CMYK
0, 54, 64, 42 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, moderately saturated
About Chestnut
Red shades carry energy, urgency and passion. They draw the eye first, which makes them a favorite for calls to action, sale banners, alerts and brands that want to feel bold. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 6.60:1. Its complementary color is #358797.
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Chestnut color codes
| HEX | #954535 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(149, 69, 53) |
| HSL | hsl(10, 48%, 40%) |
| HSV | 10°, 64%, 58% |
| CMYK | 0%, 54%, 64%, 42% |
| Decimal | 9782581 |
Shades and tints of Chestnut
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EDE0DD - 100
#DCC1BC - 200
#CAA29A - 300
#B88378 - 400
#A76457 - 500
#954535 - 600
#7C3A2C - 700
#632E23 - 800
#4B231B - 900
#321712 - 950
#190C09
Color harmonies for Chestnut
- Complementary
#358797≈ Medium Dark Muted Peacock - Analogous −30°
#973556≈ Medium Dark Muted Ruby - Analogous +30°
#977635≈ Medium Dark Muted Tangerine - Triadic +120°
#359745≈ Medium Dark Muted Kelly - Triadic +240°
#453597≈ Medium Dark Muted Ultramarine - Split 150°
#359776≈ Medium Dark Muted Seafoam - Split 210°
#355697≈ Medium Dark Muted Sapphire
Contrast and accessibility of Chestnut
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Chestnut | Aa | 6.60:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Chestnut | Aa | 3.18:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Chestnut
background-color: #954535;color: #954535;background-color: rgb(149, 69, 53);background-color: hsl(10, 48%, 40%);:root { --color-chestnut: #954535; }class="bg-[#954535]"Colors similar to Chestnut
- Medium Dark Muted Scarlet
#964940 - Medium Dark Muted Red
#964040 - Medium Dark Muted Vermilion
#965140 - Medium Dark Muted Cardinal
#964049 - Deep Soft Cinnabar
#8B4223 - Sienna
#A0522D - Deep Soft Persimmon
#8B4C23 - Medium Dark Soft Vermilion
#AB452B - Deep Soft Vermilion
#8B3723 - Medium Dark Muted Crimson
#964051 - Deep Muted Vermilion
#794234 - Deep Muted Cinnabar
#794934
More red shades
- Terracotta
#E2725B - Cinnabar
#E44D2E - Scarlet
#FF2400 - Carmine
#960018 - Cardinal
#C41E3A - Blush
#DE5D83 - Darkest Red
#330000 - Very Dark Red
#5C0000 - Dark Red Tone
#850000 - Deep Red
#AD0000 - Medium Dark Red
#D60000
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Chestnut?
The HEX code for Chestnut is #954535.
What is the RGB value of Chestnut?
Chestnut has an RGB value of 149, 69, 53 (rgb(149, 69, 53)). In HSL it is 10°, 48%, 40%.
What text color should I use on Chestnut?
Use white text on Chestnut. White text has a contrast ratio of 6.60:1 and black text has 3.18:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Chestnut?
The complementary color of Chestnut is #358797. Analogous colors #973556 and #977635 also pair well.