What color is Chestnut?
Chestnut is a dark reddish-brown with warm, earthy undertones, hex #954535, close to the color of polished horse chestnut wood. The red in it is muted rather than bright, giving it a dry, russet quality.
What is the meaning of the color Chestnut?
Named after the nut of the chestnut tree, the color entered English records in the late 16th century, appearing in fabric and dye trade documents to describe a warm brown with red tones. It was used to classify horse coat colors by the 17th century, a system that became standardized in European equestrian breeding guides. The term carried enough precision that the American Quarter Horse Association formally defined chestnut as an official coat classification in its breed registry, distinguishing it from sorrel by depth of tone.
What colors go with Chestnut?
Colors that pair well with Chestnut include:
Cream: soft, warming contrast
Forest Green: rich earthy balance
Navy Blue: cool, grounding depth
Burnt Orange: tonal warmth
Charcoal: strong, neutral anchor
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Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #954535 |
color: #954535;
|
| RGB | 149, 69, 53 |
color: rgb(149, 69, 53);
|
| RGB Percentage | 58%, 27%, 21% |
color: rgb(58%, 27%, 21%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 54%, 64%, 42% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 10°, 48%, 40% |
color: hsl(10, 48%, 40%);
|
| HSV | 10°, 64%, 58% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 32, 16, 5 |
color: lab(32% 16 5);
|
| Decimal | 9782581 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.chestnut {
color: #954535;
}
$chestnut: #954535;
rgb(149, 69, 53)