What is Chestnut color? Meaning, Hex codes and Palettes

Explore the hex code, RGB, HSL, CMYK and LAB values for Chestnut, see how it looks for people with color vision deficiencies, and find color harmonies built around it.

#954535
HEX#954535
RGB149, 69, 53
HSL10°, 48%, 40%
HSB10°, 64%, 58%
CMYK0, 54, 64, 42
LAB39, 32, 26
XYZ15.2, 10.9, 4.7
LCH39, 41, 38°
LUV39, 60, 21
HWB10°, 21%, 42%

Chestnut Color Variations

Shades, tints, tones and hues built from chestnut. Hover any swatch to see its hex code.

Shades

#954535
#803B2D
#6A3126
#55271E
#401E17
#2B140F
#150A08
#000000

Tints

#954535
#A46052
#B37A6F
#C2958C
#D2AFA8
#E1CAC5
#F0E4E2
#FFFFFF

Tones

#954535
#924D40
#8F564A
#8C5E55
#896760
#866F6B
#837875
#808080

Hues

#954535
#958D35
#559535
#35955D
#358595
#353D95
#753595
#95356D

Chestnut Color Contrast

Check how readable text and graphics are against chestnut. Adjust the text and background colors to see the WCAG contrast score update in real time.

Text Color
#000000
Background Color
#954535
3.18Good

High Contrast Sample Text

Strong color contrast improves legibility for everyone.

Chestnut color #954535 is a rich reddish-brown shade inspired by the warm tones of chestnut wood and the chestnut tree. It represents warmth, reliability, comfort, and natural elegance, creating a grounded and inviting appearance often associated with stability and timeless beauty.

Chestnut Color Harmonies

Ready-made color scheme combinations built around chestnut, from subtle analogous palettes to bold, high-contrast pairings.

Analogous

#953555
#954535
#957535

Complementary

#954535
#358595

Split Complementary

#954535
#359575
#355595

Triadic

#954535
#359545
#453595

Tetradic

#954535
#859535
#358595
#453595

Square

#954535
#559535
#358595
#753595

Chestnut Color Blindness Preview

See how chestnut is perceived by people with the most common color vision deficiencies.

Protanopia
#954535
Original
#727239
Protanopia
Deuteranopia
#954535
Original
#777D3A
Deuteranopia
Tritanopia
#954535
Original
#913C3D
Tritanopia
Achromatopsia
#954535
Original
#5B5B5B
Achromatopsia

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What colors go with Chestnut?

Chestnut pairs well with cream, beige, gold, olive green, and navy blue for a warm and sophisticated palette. It also complements soft pink, white, and charcoal tones for a balanced look.

2. What colors make Chestnut?

Chestnut is created by combining red and brown tones with subtle orange or yellow undertones to achieve its warm appearance. In digital design, Chestnut #954535 is represented using specific RGB values to create its rich reddish-brown shade.

3. What does Chestnut mean?

Chestnut represents warmth, stability, comfort, and natural beauty. Its earthy appearance is often associated with reliability, strength, and a sense of timeless elegance.

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