Color swatch image showing Chestnut (#954535) with RGB(149,69,53) values

Chestnut (#954535) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Chestnut (#954535) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Chestnut (#954535) Color Information

Chestnut (#954535) RGB value is (149, 69, 53). The hex color red value is 149, green is 69, and blue is 53. Its HSL format shows a hue of 10°, saturation of 48 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 54 percent, 64 percent, 42 percent.

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Chestnut (#954535) Color Meaning

Chestnut (#954535) conveys earthy warmth, seasoned resilience, and tactile heritage. Chestnut (#954535) is a deep, slightly reddish brown that mirrors roasted nuts, autumn leaves, and aged leather. Unlike chocolate brown, it carries warmth; unlike burgundy, it feels grounded. In interior design, this hue creates spaces that feel lived-in and secure—common in libraries, cabins, and heritage hotels. Environmental psychology links such warm browns to increased feelings of safety and belonging, especially in communal settings. In product design, Chestnut (#954535) signals craftsmanship and durability. It appears in footwear, furniture, and artisanal goods where touch matters as much as sight. Digital use is strong against cream or olive backgrounds, and it meets contrast standards for headlines when paired with off-whites. Print reproduction shines on textured papers, enhancing its organic appeal. Consumer research shows products in Chestnut (#954535) are rated as more trustworthy and long-lasting than those in cooler browns. Culturally, Chestnut (#954535) reflects nourishment that endures—harvest stores, hand-stitched boots, family recipes. It appears in slow-fashion and heritage food branding as a symbol of care through continuity. Spiritually, it connects to the root chakra’s nurturing mode: stability that feeds. Designers use Chestnut (#954535) when they want to signal warmth with weight. Its richness is earned, not applied.

Color Conversion

Convert Chestnut (#954535) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#954535
RGB
rgb(149, 69, 53)
HSL
hsl(10°, 48%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 54%, 64%, 42%)
HSV
hsv(10°, 64%, 58%)
XYZ
15.1652 10.9028 4.6733
Yxy
10.9028 0.4933 0.3547
Hunter Lab
33.0194 1.4743 0.7006
CIE-Lab
39.4164 32.3259 25.5206

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red149 / 255 (58%)
58%
Green69 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue53 / 255 (21%)
21%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Yellow64 / 100 (64%)
64%
Key (Black)42 / 100 (42%)
42%

Color Variations

Chestnut (#954535) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Chestnut (#954535) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Chestnut (#954535) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#954535

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.60:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #954535 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Chestnut (#954535)

protanopia

#727239

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #954535;

Text Color

color: #954535;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #954535;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #95453540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #954535;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #954535 0%, #5b2a20 100%);

Chestnut (#954535) Color FAQs

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