Chestnut
Also known as: Centipede Brown, Buried Lust, Burning Steppes, Shaku-Do Copper
As a rich take on brown, Chestnut carries cozy and dependable energy that suits 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).
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Chestnut
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 10.26:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.05:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Chestnut background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Chestnut
Chestnut with its complement
Soft neighbors of Chestnut
Chestnut triad
Similar colors
- Buried Lust#772200 · ΔE 1.9
- 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
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Chestnut is closest to Plunge.
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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