#8F6E63 Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Chestnut
What is hex #8F6E63 Color?
The color name of hex code #8F6E63 is Dark Chestnut. The RGB values are (143, 110, 99) which means it is composed of
41% red, 31% green and 28% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:23 Y:31 K:44. In the HSV/HSB scale, #8F6E63 has a hue of 15°, 31% saturation and a brightness value of 56%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #8F6E63 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Chestnut |
| RGB Values | (143, 110, 99) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 23%, 31%, 44%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (15°, 31%, 56%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #996666 |
| Inverse Color | #70919C [Light Slate Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7615 C |
| Closest RAL | 7002 [Olive grey] |
| Complementary Color | #63848F [Steel Teal] |
| #8F6E63 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #757575 |
| Desaturated | #797979 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #777777 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #747474 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #AEAEAE |
Hex #8F6E63 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #8F6E63 is #63848F which is called Steel Teal. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #8F6E63 color is offered by #63848F. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #8F6E63 are #8F8463 and #8F636E, called Shadow and Mauve Taupe, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #8F6E63 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #8F6E63 are #638F84 (Steel Teal) and #636E8F (Dark Blue-Gray). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#8F6E63 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #638F6E (Russian Green) and #6E638F (Dark Blue-Gray) along with #8F6E63, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #8F6E63 has #638F6E (Russian Green), #63848F (Steel Teal) and #8F6384 (Antique Fuchsia). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #8F6E63 contains #6E8F63 (Russian Green), #63848F (Steel Teal) and #84638F (French Lilac). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #8F6E63 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #8F6E63 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 8F6E63 Color
Tints
A58B82- B19A92
- BCA8A1
- C7B7B1
- D2C5C1
- DDD4D0
- E9E2E0
- F4F1EF
Tones
- 8C7269
- 8B736C
- 89756F
- 887772
- 867974
- 857B77
- 837C7A
- 827E7D
Shades
- 72584F
- 644D45
- 56423B
- 483732
- 392C28
- 2B211E
- 1D1614
- 0E0B0A
#8F6E63 Color Patterns
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#8F6E63 Gingham Checks
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#8F6E63 Polka Dots Pattern
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#8F6E63 Honeycomb Pattern
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#8F6E63 Leaves Pattern
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#8F6E63 Houndstooth Pattern
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#8F6E63 Trellis Pattern
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#8F6E63 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
