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Chestnut Brown (#986960)

Luminance: 18% · Nearest standard name: Chestnut Brown

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CHESTNUT BROWN
#986960
rgb(152, 105, 96) · hsl(10°, 23%, 49%)
HEX#986960
RGB152, 105, 96
HSL10°, 23%, 49%
HSV / HSB10°, 37%, 60%
CMYK (Print)0%, 31%, 37%, 40%

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#986960#60909A

Analogous

#9A6073#986960#9A8760

Triadic

#986960#609A6A#6A609A

Tints & Shades

Lighter Tints
Darker Shades

WCAG 2.2 Contrast Verification

Against White (#FFFFFF)4.64:1

Sample text rendered with #986960 on white

AA Normal: PASSAA Large: PASS
Against Dark (#0F172A)3.85:1

Sample text rendered with #986960 on dark

AA Normal: FAILAA Large: PASS

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Comprehensive Color Profile & Design Architecture

The Complete Color Guide to Chestnut Brown (#986960)

Chestnut Brown (#986960) is a distinct shade within the Rose & Red chromatic spectrum. Characterized by an optical luminance of 18% and a warm color temperature, this tone plays a vital role across web applications, brand identities, and editorial typography. Discover its mathematical harmonies, accessibility metrics, UI engineering roles, and front-end code tokens.

Technical Colorimetry & Coordinate Breakdown

Exact mathematical values across digital display, print press, and human perceptual spaces.

HEX Code#986960
RGB Space152, 105, 96
HSL Values10°, 23%, 49%
HSV / HSB10°, 37%, 60%
CMYK Ink0%, 31%, 37%, 40%
TemperatureWarm

Optical Color Harmony Formulas for Chestnut Brown

Geometric intervals calculated from #986960 on the 360-degree color wheel.

Direct Polar (180°)#60909A

Complementary Harmony

Pairs Chestnut Brown with its polar opposite (#60909A) to create maximum optical contrast, perfect for high-converting call-to-action buttons.

Adjacent (±30°)#9A6073 · #9A8760

Analogous Harmony

Positions adjacent neighboring hues on either side of Chestnut Brown for serene, gentle, and organic visual transitions.

Split Angles (150° / 210°)#609A87 · #60739A

Split-Complementary

Uses the two colors flanking the direct complement of Chestnut Brown, offering rich visual variety without harsh chromatic vibration.

Triangular (120°)#609A6A · #6A609A

Triadic Harmony

Forms an equilateral triangle on the color wheel, generating playful, dynamic energy when balanced against a neutral background.

Rectangular (90°)#739A60 · #60909A · #87609A

Tetradic (Square) Harmony

A rich four-color scheme combining two complementary pairs, ideal for complex dashboards, gaming HUDs, and multi-tier charts.

Interactive Exploration

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The 60-30-10 UI Implementation Role for Chestnut Brown

Recommended proportional volume and semantic interface assignment.

Recommended Assignment: Structural Surface & Border Tone (30% Volume)

Because of its muted, low-chroma saturation (23%), Chestnut Brown (#986960) excels as a secondary surface color for container cards, table borders, navigation sidebars, and divider strokes.

Light Mode SurfaceIdeal for buttons and badges
Dark Mode AdaptationDesaturate slightly for ambient glow
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Color Psychology & Industry Alignment

Strategic cognitive triggers and target sector recommendations.

Cognitive & Emotional Perception

Radiates high energy, urgency, passionate emotion, and dramatic visual power. Commands immediate human attention.

Optimal Industry Verticals

E-Commerce Flash Sales, Fitness Apparel, Gaming HUDs, Food & Beverage. Combining Chestnut Brown with intentional neutral whitespace reinforces authority and conversion clarity.

Production Code Tokens for Chestnut Brown

Drop-in design system tokens for CSS, Tailwind CSS, and SCSS.

CSS Custom Properties (:root)Vanilla CSS
:root {
  --color-986960: #986960;
  --color-986960-rgb: 152, 105, 96;
  --color-986960-hsl: 10deg 23% 49%;
}
tailwind.config.jsTailwind CSS
module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        '986960': '#986960',
      }
    }
  }
};

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chestnut Brown (#986960)

Authoritative answers covering Chestnut Brown color codes, WCAG contrast compliance, and UI design systems.

What are the exact digital and print color codes for Chestnut Brown (#986960)?
Chestnut Brown is defined by the HEX code #986960. Its digital screen RGB coordinates are R:152, G:105, B:96. Its cylindrical HSL values are Hue:10°, Saturation:23%, Lightness:49%. In HSV/HSB format, it is 10°, 37%, 60%. For four-color CMYK process printing, its ink percentages are C:0%, M:31%, Y:37%, K:40%.
Does Chestnut Brown (#986960) pass WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards for text readability?
Against a pure white (#FFFFFF) background, Chestnut Brown achieves a contrast ratio of 4.64:1 (Passing WCAG AA for normal body text, and Passing for large headings). Against dark slate (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 3.85:1 (Failing WCAG AA).
What is the direct complementary color for Chestnut Brown (#986960)?
The exact 180-degree optical complementary color for #986960 is #60909A. When placed side-by-side, #986960 and #60909A create maximum visual tension and high click-through conversion rates.
What is the recommended role for Chestnut Brown in the 60-30-10 UI design rule?
Because of its muted, low-chroma saturation (23%), Chestnut Brown (#986960) excels as a secondary surface color for container cards, table borders, navigation sidebars, and divider strokes.
How can I copy and export Chestnut Brown into Tailwind CSS and CSS variables?
You can define Chestnut Brown in CSS custom properties as ':root { --color-custom: #986960; }' or paste it into your 'tailwind.config.js' file under 'theme.extend.colors'. You can also generate full palettes containing Chestnut Brown using our interactive Color Palette Generator.
Which color family does Chestnut Brown (#986960) belong to?
Chestnut Brown belongs to the Rose & Red family (Warm spectrum). You can explore full tonal ramps and curated palettes in our Rose & Red Color Guide.