Bold Chestnut Brown
A vivid, warm dark red.
#9F2D17
rgb(159, 45, 23)
Color formats
HEX
#9F2D17
RGB
rgb(159, 45, 23)
HSL
hsl(9.7, 74.7%, 35.7%)
HSV
hsv(9.7, 85.5%, 62.4%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 71.7%, 85.5%, 37.6%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Bold Chestnut Brown.
Lightest
#EFA293
Lighter
#E2553A
Base
#9F2D17
Darker
#46140A
Darkest
#000000
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Bold Chestnut Brown works
Bold Chestnut Brown (#9F2D17) is a vivid, warm dark red. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its warm undertone gives it an energetic, inviting feel — a good fit for friendly, expressive brands.
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