Deep Chestnut

HEX: #B94E48 | Modern Palette

On White
4.95:1
PASS
On Black
4.25:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#B94E48
RGB
185, 78, 72
HSL
3°, 44% ,50%
CMYK
0, 58, 61, 27

About Deep Chestnut

Deep Chestnut (#B94E48) is a color with RGB(185, 78, 72) and HSL(3.2°, 44.7%, 50.4%). It is commonly associated with Romantic moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Logo, Print. Its complementary color is #48B3B9, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #48B94E and #4E48B9. The name comes from Deep Chestnut (English).

  • HEX: #B94E48
  • RGB: 185, 78, 72
  • HSL: 3.2°, 44.7%, 50.4%
  • Mood: Romantic
  • Style: Warm
  • Use case: Text, Logo, Print
  • Complementary color: #48B3B9
  • Triadic colors: #48B94E, #4E48B9
  • The name comes from Deep Chestnut (English).

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Color Palettes

Deep Chestnut #B94E48 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

Deep Chestnut #B94E48 pairs with #48B3B9 as its complementary color, and #48B94E and #4E48B9 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 Deep Chestnut #B94E48 moves from dark #120807 tones through the base color to lighter #F8EDED tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Romantic
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Logo Print

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #7A7A43
Protanopia #616149
Tritanopia #B94D4D
Achromatopsia #707070

Frequently Asked Questions

Deep Chestnut (#B94E48) is a color with RGB(185, 78, 72) and HSL(3.2°, 44.7%, 50.4%).

#B94E48 pairs strongly with #48B3B9 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#B94E48 is suitable for Text, Logo, Print and works well with Warm styles.

#B94E48 is commonly associated with Romantic.

The name Deep Chestnut is linked to Deep Chestnut from English, meaning A dark, reddish-brown color, reminiscent of the shell of a ripe chestnut..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Deep Chestnut
Meaning A dark, reddish-brown color, reminiscent of the shell of a ripe chestnut.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th - Early 20th Century (as a specific color name)

History

The word 'chestnut' itself comes from Old French 'chastaigne' and Latin 'castanea', referring to the tree and its nut. As a color, it has been used to describe reddish-browns for a long time, drawing a direct comparison to the rich, glossy brown of a mature chestnut. The addition of 'deep' serves to differentiate it from lighter or more golden chestnut shades, emphasizing its darker, more intense red-brown qualities. It gained prominence as a descriptive color in fashion, interior design, and art during periods that favored earthy and natural tones.

First Recorded Use

While 'chestnut' as a color has existed for centuries, the specific modifier 'deep' to denote a darker shade likely became more common with the standardization of color names in industries like paint, fashion, and dyes. Exact first use is difficult to pinpoint without specific historical color charts or literature.

Cultural Associations

Chestnut colors are often associated with warmth, nature, autumn, and rustic aesthetics. In some cultures, the chestnut tree and its fruit symbolize strength, longevity, and sustenance. The 'deep' aspect adds a sense of richness, sophistication, and groundedness to these associations. It's a color frequently seen in traditional wood finishes, leather goods, and autumnal clothing palettes.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #B94E48;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #B94E48;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #B94E48;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #B94E48,
        #48B3B9
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #B94E48,
        #48B3B9
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$deep-chestnut: #B94E48;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$deep-chestnut-r: 185;
$deep-chestnut-g: 78;
$deep-chestnut-b: 72;

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