#A0522D Hex Code
Color Name: Chestnut
What is hex #A0522D Color?
The color name of hex code #A0522D is Chestnut. The RGB values are (160, 82, 45) which means it is composed of
56% red, 29% green and 16% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:49 Y:72 K:37. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A0522D has a hue of 19°, 72% saturation and a brightness value of 63%.
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 #A0522D Color Codes
| Color Name | Chestnut |
| RGB Values | (160, 82, 45) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 49%, 72%, 37%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (19°, 72%, 63%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #996633 |
| Inverse Color | #5FADD2 [Carolina Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7586 C |
| Closest RAL | 8023 [Orange brown] |
| Complementary Color | #2D7BA0 [Teal Blue] |
| #A0522D Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #606060 |
| Desaturated | #676767 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #656565 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #606060 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #9F9F9F |
Hex #A0522D Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A0522D is #2D7BA0 which is called Teal Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A0522D color is offered by #2D7BA0. 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 #A0522D are #A08C2D and #A02D42, called Metallic Sunburst and Big Dip O’ruby, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A0522D 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 #A0522D are #2DA08C (Jungle Green) and #2D42A0 (Blue (Pigment)). 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
#A0522D triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #2DA052 (Sea Green) and #522DA0 (Blue-Magenta Violet) along with #A0522D, 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 #A0522D has #2DA052 (Sea Green), #2D7BA0 (Teal Blue) and #A02D7B (Maximum Red Purple). 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 #A0522D contains #42A02D (Wageningen Green), #2D7BA0 (Teal Blue) and #8C2DA0 (Cadmium Violet). 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 #A0522D Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A0522D 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 A0522D Color
Tints
B37557- BD866C
- C69781
- D0A996
- D9BAAB
- E3CBC0
- ECDCD5
- F6EEEA
Tones
- 9A5B3E
- 966046
- 93644E
- 906957
- 8D6E5F
- 8A7267
- 86776F
- 837B78
Shades
- 804224
- 703920
- 60311B
- 502917
- 402112
- 30190E
- 201009
- 100805
#A0522D Color Patterns
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#A0522D Gingham Checks
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#A0522D Honeycomb Pattern
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#A0522D Leaves Pattern
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#A0522D Houndstooth Pattern
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#A0522D Trellis Pattern
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#A0522D 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.
