Liver Chestnut

HEX: #987456 | Modern Palette

On White
4.23:1
FAIL
On Black
4.97:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#987456
RGB
152, 116, 86
HSL
27°, 43% ,59%
CMYK
0, 23.68, 43.42, 40.39

About Liver Chestnut

Liver Chestnut (#987456) is a color with RGB(152, 116, 86) and HSL(27.27°, 43.42%, 59.61%). It is commonly associated with Earthy moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Logo, Print. Its complementary color is #567A98, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #569874 and #745698. The name comes from Liver Chestnut (English).

  • HEX: #987456
  • RGB: 152, 116, 86
  • HSL: 27.27°, 43.42%, 59.61%
  • Mood: Earthy
  • Style: Warm
  • Use case: Text, Logo, Print
  • Complementary color: #567A98
  • Triadic colors: #569874, #745698
  • The name comes from Liver Chestnut (English).

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Color Palettes

Liver Chestnut #987456 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Liver Chestnut #987456 pairs with #567A98 as its complementary color, and #569874 and #745698 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Liver Chestnut #987456 moves from dark #100C09 tones through the base color to lighter #F6F2EF tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Earthy
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Logo Print

Accessibility Simulation

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Protanopia #797956
Tritanopia #9A7171
Achromatopsia #7B7B7B

Frequently Asked Questions

Liver Chestnut (#987456) is a color with RGB(152, 116, 86) and HSL(27.27°, 43.42%, 59.61%).

#987456 pairs strongly with #567A98 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#987456 is suitable for Text, Logo, Print and works well with Warm styles.

#987456 is commonly associated with Earthy.

The name Liver Chestnut is linked to Liver Chestnut from English, meaning A specific reddish-brown color, often associated with horses..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Liver Chestnut
Meaning A specific reddish-brown color, often associated with horses.
Language English
First Recorded Use 18th Century

History

The term 'chestnut' itself for a horse color has a long history, referring to the color of the nut. The 'liver' modifier likely came into use to distinguish a particularly dark, rich, and sometimes slightly purplish or brownish-red shade from lighter, more golden chestnuts. The 'liver' descriptor in color terms has been used for various dark, reddish-brown shades, often with a hint of purple or grey, across different contexts (e.g., liver-colored dogs). Its application to horses became standardized to describe a specific genetic phenotype.

First Recorded Use

The term 'liver chestnut' began appearing in English texts, particularly those describing horses, during the 18th century. Earlier descriptions might have used more general terms like 'dark red' or 'brownish-red'.

Cultural Associations

Liver chestnut is a highly regarded and recognizable coat color in horses, often associated with certain breeds known for their rich, dark coats. It is distinct from 'dark chestnut' or 'black chestnut' (which is not a genetically recognized term but sometimes used colloquially for very dark chestnuts). The color can range from a very dark, almost black-red to a deep, rich brown-red. It is a common color in breeds like the Morgan Horse, some lines of American Quarter Horse, and various European warmbloods. In equestrian circles, the precise shade can be a point of discussion and appreciation.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #987456;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #987456;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #987456;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #987456,
        #6B9CC5
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #987456,
        #6B9CC5
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$liver-chestnut: #987456;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$liver-chestnut-r: 152;
$liver-chestnut-g: 116;
$liver-chestnut-b: 86;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $liver-chestnut;
    color: rgba($liver-chestnut-r, $liver-chestnut-g, $liver-chestnut-b, 0.8);
}