Chestnut (#954535) is a balanced and versatile shade that feels medium-toned. It sits within the color spectrum defined by a hue of 10 degrees.
In color psychology, shades like Chestnut are often associated with specific emotions. Red tones often evoke passion and urgency. When used in design, #954535 can serve as a powerful accent color to draw attention or set a mood.
Designers often pair #954535 with neutral tones like white or gray to let it stand out, or with its complementary color for high contrast. It works exceptionally well in digital interfaces for backgrounds, borders, or secondary text.
149, 69, 53
10°, 48%, 40%
0.00, 0.54, 0.64, 0.42
0.109
Color mixed with white for lighter variations
#954535
20% white
#AE6959
40% white
#C48D80
60% white
#DAB2A9
80% white
#EDD8D3
100% white
Color mixed with black for darker variations
#954535
20% black
#7F3224
40% black
#691F13
60% black
#530900
80% black
#400000
100% black
Color mixed with gray for muted variations
#954535
20% gray
#945243
40% gray
#915E52
60% gray
#8D6961
80% gray
#877570
100% gray
Colors that work beautifully together based on color theory
Opposite on the color wheel, creates high contrast
#954535
#358595
Adjacent colors, creates harmony and cohesion
#953555
#954535
#957535
Three colors equally spaced, vibrant and balanced
#954535
#359545
#453595
Base plus two adjacent to complement, less tension
#954535
#359575
#355595
Four colors forming a square, rich and diverse palette
#954535
#559535
#358595
#753595
Named colors from the same family
Brown
#A52A2A
Cornsilk
#FFF8DC
Blanched Almond
#FFEBCD
Bisque
#FFE4C4
Navajo White
#FFDEAD
Wheat Brown
#F5DEB3
Burly Wood
#DEB887
Tan
#D2B48C
Rosy Brown
#BC8F8F
Sandy Brown
#F4A460
Peru
#CD853F
Chocolate
#D2691E
Saddle Brown
#8B4513
Sienna
#A0522D
Coffee
#6F4E37
Sepia
#704214
Espresso
#3C2415
Mocha
#967969
Latte
#C8A882
Cappuccino
#754C24
Caramel Brown
#FFD59A
Toffee
#755139
Cinnamon Brown
#D2691E
Ginger Brown
#B06500
Nutmeg
#7E4A35
Hazelnut
#A67B5B
Walnut
#773F1A
Chestnut Brown
#954535
Pecan
#6B4423
Almond Brown
#AB784E
Peanut
#795C34
Cocoa
#D2691E
Umber
#635147
Raw Umber
#826644
Burnt Umber
#8A3324
Mahogany
#C04000
Auburn
#A52A2A
Russet
#80461B
Rust Brown
#B7410E
Copper Brown
#B87333
Bronze Brown
#CD7F32
Camel
#C19A6B
Fawn
#E5AA70
Taupe
#483C32
Beaver
#9F8170
Khaki Brown
#C3B091
Sand
#C2B280
Desert
#C19A6B
Dune
#967117
Earth
#5D3A1A
Clay
#B66A50
Terracotta
#E2725B
Brick
#CB4154
Leather
#906A4E
Cognac
#9F381D
Brandy
#87413F
Hickory
#8E7618
Oak
#806517
Maple
#C5832B
Teak
#B19461
Redwood
#A45A52