Chestnut
Also known as: Centipede Brown , Burning Steppes , Shaku-Do Copper , Drip Coffee
There is a cozy and dependable quality to Chestnut. The vivid, warm brown at #742802 rewards leather goods and autumn design. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (10.26:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Chestnut color codes
- HEX
- #742802
- RGB
- rgb(116, 40, 2)
- RGBA
- rgba(116, 40, 2, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(20, 97%, 23%)
- HSV
- hsv(20, 98%, 45%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 66%, 98%, 55%)
- LAB
- lab(27.9 32.9 38.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(38.6% 0.116 41.6)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: maroon #800000 · ΔE 8.0
- RAL 8029: Pearl copper #773C27 · ΔE 7.0 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Chestnut works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds. It passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material: coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Chestnut
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Chestnut by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 10.26:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.05:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Chestnut background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Chestnut
Chestnut with its complement
Soft neighbors of Chestnut
Chestnut triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Roastery #692302 · ΔE 2.6
- Caponata #822A10 · ΔE 4.2
- Meatloaf #663311 · ΔE 5.6
- Kobe #882D17 · ΔE 5.9
- Hot Fudge #5E2912 · ΔE 6.0
- Walnut #773F1A · ΔE 6.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Chestnut is closest to Plunge .
FAQ
Chestnut FAQs
What color is Chestnut?
Chestnut is a dark brown with the hex code #742802. In HSL terms it has a hue of 20°, 97% saturation, and 23% lightness.
What is the hex code for Chestnut?
The hex code for Chestnut is #742802. In RGB it's rgb(116, 40, 2), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 66%, 98%, 55%).
What colors go well with Chestnut?
Chestnut pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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